Smyrna

People and Places of the Western & Atlantic Railroad: Episode 1: Smyrna, Georgia

February 26, 2024 Todd DeFeo

For this first episode of “People and Places of the Western & Atlantic Railroad,” we’re in the historic Smyrna Memorial Cemetery in Smyrna, Georgia, not far from the Western & Atlantic Railroad.

DeFeo: ‘To Know Where We’re Going, We Need to Know Where We’ve been’

October 31, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org Publisher and Editor Todd DeFeo highlighted the cyclical nature of history, using the history of the Atlanta Northern Railway as an example.

DeFeo: Understanding the Past is Imperative

April 4, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org Publisher and Editor highlighted the history of the Atlanta Northern Railway during a presentation at the Smyrna Public Library.

DeFeo Highlights History of the Atlanta Northern During Speech on New Book

February 8, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org Editor Todd DeFeo kicked off a promotional tour of his newest book, the first complete history of the Atlanta Northern Railway.

Smyrna, Georgia, Will Not Declare January 31, 2022, as Atlanta Northern Railway Day

December 20, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

Officials here have declined to proclaim January 31, 2022, as Atlanta Northern Railway Day.

A Passing Freight Rumbles Through Smyrna

October 22, 2021 Todd DeFeo

Sometimes you’re walking into a museum and you hear the bell at the nearby crossing gates.

Smyrna Public Library to Host DeFeo for Railroad History Presentation on September 7

Get Ready: Eating and Drinking the Western & Atlantic is Coming!

A Heritage Unit Passes Through Smyrna, Georgia

DeFeo Highlights History of the Atlanta Northern During Speech on New Book

Smyrna, Georgia, Will Not Declare January 31, 2022, as Atlanta Northern Railway Day

A Passing Freight Rumbles Through Smyrna