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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.

DeFeo to Publish Book on Atlanta Northern Railway

October 20, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

The book will mark the first complete standalone history of the interurban line that connected Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia, from 1905 to 1947.

CSX Performs Emergency Track Work in Smyrna, Georgia

July 17, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX closed a busy grade crossing in downtown Smyrna, Ga., for emergency repair work.

Jonquil City Offers Prime Location for Railfanning

September 1, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Its location along the historic Western & Atlantic Railroad line makes Smyrna a great place for watching trains.

Buying Groceries and Watching Trains in Smyrna, Ga.

July 5, 2017 Todd DeFeo

A new grocery store near downtown Smyrna makes for a great vantage point for watching trains along the Western & Atlantic division of CSX.

Railfanning in Smyrna, Ga., on Jan. 19, 2017 (Part I)

January 19, 2017 Todd DeFeo

“The Jonquil City” is like so many cities between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tenn. It owes so much of its history to the railroad, first the Western & Atlantic and today CSX.

Pics Along Atlanta Road in Smyrna, Ga.

August 19, 2011 Railfanning.org

Taken Aug. 14, 2011, in Smyrna, Ga.