Georgia – Page 26 – Railfanning.org

Manchester provides railfans optimal location for viewing trains

March 20, 2010 Todd DeFeo

MANCHESTER, Ga. – Many people driving through this part of Georgia are heading to Warm Springs and FDR’s Little White House.

Retracing Fess Parker’s steps in Georgia

March 18, 2010 Railfanning.org

Fess Parker, a long-time actor known for portraying famous historical figures turned California winemaker, died today. He was 85.

Teens Struck by CSX Freight Train in Ga.

March 13, 2010 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA — One teenager was killed and another was sent to a local hospital after they were struck by a CSX freight train early this morning, Cobb County police said.

MARTA Renames ‘Yellow’ Line to Avoid ‘Racially Insensitive’ Perceptions

February 17, 2010 Todd DeFeo

DECATUR, Ga. – MARTA announced that it is changing the name of one of its lines to avoid any perceived “racially insensitive” implications. Members of the Asian community expressed concern about one of the rail system’s lines being renamed the “Yellow” line. In October, MARTA introduced color-coded rail lines – similar to systems in other major cities – saying it will help cut down on rider confusion. With the change, the former Northeast-South Line, which serves Doraville and Chamblee on the Northside, became the Yellow Line. “In light of the concerns that have been expressed regarding the use of the

Duluth railroad museum offers glimpse into railroading heyday

January 30, 2010 Todd DeFeo

For 40 years, the Southeastern Railway Museum has been dedicated to the preservation of Georgia Railroad’s History.

MARTA Moves to Color-Coded Lines

November 6, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire

ATLANTA — MARTA last month introduced color-coded rail lines — similar to systems in other major cities — saying it will help cut down on rider confusion. “The changes we’re making in our rail-line identification system will help both frequent and occasional users of our system,” MARTA General Manager Beverly Scott said in a news release. “Our goal is to ensure that customers continue to move safely through the system without feeling overwhelmed.” With the change, the former North-South Line is now the Red Line, the Northeast-South Line is the Yellow Line, the East-West line is the Blue Line and

Decapod pays homage to Winder’s railroad roots

October 22, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The small town of about 10,000 owes a lot to the railroad. Its name, for starters.

Small locomotive highlights area’s railroad roots

October 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The little locomotive sitting in a fenced in area under a canopy is dwarfed by the locomotives that pass by no more than 50 feet away.

‘Christmas Carol’ train rolls into town

October 5, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire

Disney’s “A Christmas Carol Train Tour” is rolling into Atlanta tomorrow, stopping at the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth.

DOT Presents MARTA With $10.8 Million for Solar Canopies

September 22, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire

ATLANTA — The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded MARTA with a $10.8 million grant under the Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) Grant Program. The grant will be used to install energy-efficient solar panels at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility in Decatur, Ga., resulting in considerable cost-savings for MARTA and creating much-needed economic opportunities for metro Atlanta, officials said. The TIGGER award represents “a timely and substantial contribution” to MARTA’s sustainability initiatives and continuing commitment to be innovative and cost-effective, MARTA said in a news release. The turnkey project will provide for shade structures with integrated, grid-tied