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Newspaper headlines about the Bostwick Railroad.

Greene County Railroad Incorporated to Acquire Bostwick Railroad Equipment

July 29, 2015 Todd DeFeo

In July 1911, the Greene County Railroad incorporated to acquire the equipment of the Bostwick Railroad and also built a line connecting Monroe and Bostwick.

Glover Machine Works Played Important Role in Shaping Post-Civil War South [Photos]

July 29, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Glover Machine Works was never as big of a locomotive builder as Baldwin Locomotive Works or American Locomotive Co. (ALCO).

Southbound Mixed Freight Passes Through Marietta, Ga.

July 29, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Dozens of freight trains pass through Marietta, which grew up along the Western and Atlantic Railroad’s main lines. The tracks run just a block from the city square Sand offer a safe viewing area of this heavily traveled main line.

Exploring the Legacy of the Milstead Railroad

July 28, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Milstead Railroad had a short history, but it left a lasting legacy on the small hamlet of Conyers east of Atlanta.

Photos: CSX GE AC4400CW on Display at Georgia Museum

July 28, 2015 Todd DeFeo

A love of trains was on full display earlier this month at the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History.

Who Was Named Outstanding Public Transportation Manager for 2015?

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) earlier this month selected the head of MARTA as its 2015 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager.

Southern Museum Displays Second Great Locomotive Chase Medal of Honor

May 6, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw, Ga., is now displaying a Medal of Honor given to a Civil War soldier who participated in the Great Locomotive Chase.

Atlanta Streetcar in action

January 16, 2015 Todd DeFeo

MARTA Train Derails on Thanksgiving Day

November 27, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

An out-of-service MARTA train with no passengers on board derailed today about 10 a.m. on an aerial overpass at Interstate 85 near Riverdale Road.

Clayton County, Ga., votes in favor of joining MARTA

November 11, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Clayton County residents earlier this month voted in favor of joining MARTA, the first county to join the transit system since its inception more than 40 years ago.