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A Postcard View of Atlanta’s 1871 Union Station

October 7, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library
Following the Civil War, the Western & Atlantic used a temporary depot in Atlanta, but quickly outgrew the facility.

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VIDEO: CSX runs special train honoring Medal of Honor recipients

October 4, 2025 Todd DeFeo
About 20 Medal of Honor recipients boarded a special passenger train in downtown Kennesaw on Sept. 30 and headed north along a historic rail line that was the scene of one of the Civil War’s most daring exploits.

CSX

Special Train Retraces the Route of the Great Locomotive Chase

October 1, 2025 Todd DeFeo
About 20 Medal of Honor recipients boarded a special passenger train in downtown Kennesaw on Sept. 30 and headed north along a historic rail line that was the scene of one of the Civil War’s most daring exploits.

CSX

Train of Honor

September 30, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire
The CSX executive train pulls into Kennesaw, Georgia, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

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Stockton & Darlington Railway Marked the Start of the Modern Railway 200 Years Ago

September 26, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library
Two centuries ago, the Stockton & Darlington Railway ushered in a new era on Sept. 27, 1825, when Locomotion No. 1 pulled coal wagons and passenger coaches from Shildon to Stockton via Darlington.

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Tragedy and Triumph on the Tracks

September 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire
At the Smyrna Library’s First Sunday Lecture Series on Sept. 7, train expert Todd DeFeo, publisher of Railfanning.org, brought to life so many of the stories waiting to be discovered in the pages of the past.

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A New Passenger Station for Atlanta?

August 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire
It’s that time again, when Atlanta area officials debate a new station for the city.

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Discover the Evolution of the Acela Train and Northeast Corridor

August 18, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library
Explore the Northeast Corridor’s evolution, from the iconic GG1 to the upcoming Acela replacements. Engineering triumphs & unexpected turns shaped rail travel. The future? Hard to predict, but rooted in history.

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Rail Blog

The Economic Impact of Railroads: Transforming Travel and Trade

August 13, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library
Railroads transformed travel and commerce, shrinking a 20-hour stagecoach journey into a quick train ride. The impact? Goods moved faster, markets expanded, and distances vanished. An economic boom followed as the world became a smaller place.

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The Evolution of the Northeast Corridor: A Journey Through Time

August 12, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library
Ever stop to consider how much our infrastructure echoes the lessons of history?

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