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Oddities on the Georgia Rails (Part I)

In mid-December, Todd DeFeo, publisher and editor of Railfaning.org, presented “Oddities on the Georgia Rails” to the Georgia Archives.

Jan 22, 2025•5 min

People and Places of the Western & Atlantic Railroad: Episode 2: Dalton, Georgia

For this second episode of “People and Places of the Western & Atlantic Railroad,” we’re in historic Dalton, Georgia. Today, we focus on the railroad and its role shaping this North Georgia city.

Oct 24, 2024•3 min

A Brief History of Streetcars in Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia, once boasted a robust streetcar network, and streetcars operated in the college town for about 45 years.

May 01, 2024•4 min

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

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.

Feb 26, 2024•4 min

Railfanning Review: Death on the Rails (Part II)

In an earlier episode, I introduced my talk on “Death on the Rails,” a look at the many ways death might befall people on the rails, whether they were workers, passengers or innocent bystanders.

Dec 31, 2023•11 min

Railfanning Review: Campaign Trains: A Conversation with Author Edward Segal

I had the opportunity to speak with author Edward Segal, whose new book highlights the history of campaign trains. Segal has compiled a fascinating narrative, giving insight into one of the most overlooked aspects of railroad and political history: how candidates traveled.

Dec 08, 2023•27 min

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