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Railfanning while ‘heading down (and around) the Atlanta Highway’

October 8, 2008 Todd DeFeo
The so-called Classic City is known for a lot, usually revolving around the University of Georgia. But, a major rail line passes through Athens, and there are a handful of historic depots worth checking out – all located within a 30 mile or so drive in any given direction.

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A brief history of the Gainesville Midland Railroad

December 31, 2006 Railfanning.org
Chartered in 1904, the Gainesville Midland Railway was a successor of the Gainesville, Jefferson and Southern Railroad.

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Tracking the Decapods

December 31, 2006 Todd DeFeo
Scattered across Northeast Georgia are three relics of the past, which hearken back to the days when steam giants ruled the rails.

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Tracking the Decapods: Winder, Ga.

August 31, 2006 Todd DeFeo
Gainesville Midland No. 208, built by Pennsylvania-based Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1930, has been on display since 1959.

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