Shorts – Railfanning.org

Gilmore, Georgia: A Railroad Community that Faded Into the Map

April 2, 2026 Railfanning.org Digital Library

If you’re expecting a railfanning video to open with a locomotive in the background, this one may throw you off. There are no trains in the shot. No flashing signals. No horn echoing off the buildings.

Railroad Tragedy: Dangers of 19th Century Railroading

November 4, 2025 Todd DeFeo

The history of railroading is a tale of love and tragedy.

Funny Grave: The Civil War Soldier’s Mule Mystery

October 31, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library

John C. Moore was the first mayor of Smyrna, Georgia. Here is a funny story about him.

Railroads: How They Impacted Towns & Communities

October 3, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library

Railroads brought opportunities and careers, helping communities grow. However, the impact was often negative.

What’s it like to ride through the modern Western & Atlantic tunnel?

October 1, 2025 Todd DeFeo

I filmed a quick video reflecting on passing through the 1928 tunnel on the Western & Atlantic Railroad during the “first-ever immersive reenactment of the Great Locomotive Chase” from Kennesaw, Georgia, to Ringgold, Georgia.

Post-Civil War Railroad Reconstruction: Colorful Characters

August 28, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library

Have you ever considered how historical figures, even those with controversial reputations, shape present-day Atlanta and Georgia?

Revolutionizing Rail Travel: The Impact of New Tunnels

August 27, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library

A look at the history of train travel reveals that a significant development on the Northeast Corridor was the Pennsylvania Railroad’s decision to build a tunnel into New York City, a pivotal change still relevant today.

Time Capsules: Moments Frozen in Time & Captured

August 26, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library

Do fleeting ideas have more power than we realize?

Smyrna’s Railroads: The People, Not Just the Trains

August 25, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library

It’s more than locomotives and rivets; it’s about people.