A spotting features nightmare. Note the 48” fan and GP18 radiator section behind the cab, the paper air filter box and the lace of louvers on the battery box and under the cab.

Southern cabs 447 and 339 bring up the rear end of southbound 111 as they cross over the former L&N junction which would soon be removed.

Southern Railway 4501 blasts through Hobart IN, as it leads an excursion train east on the former Nickel Plate Road Chicago-Fort Wayne line in 1973.

My favorite Fs, configured with roof tanks to allow extra capacity for passenger service.

The last time I saw Southern 1401 was probably in the mid-80s. It's still on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC and looks as good as it did 34 years ... (more)

Commonplace boring at the time.

Leading an all matched GE consist, a real rarity.

Former Alexander Railroad Alco S3 #7 awaits in the Woodfin yard at the Craggy Mountain Line to ride the rails once again. 7 never worked for the Southern but definitely looks good in a tuxedo.

It's almost dusk, but the heat hasn't even begun to think about surrendering its grip on south Georgia. Flying a white extra flag, this train out of Albany is headed for Dawson, Cuthbert, and the... (more)

Southbound SOU train crossing creek near Woods

Southern Crescent, northbound near Hattiesburg.

Wearing it’s old “paper railroad” number but no longer sublettered this veteran sports shiny new paint. No switcher has been assigned to Johnson City for man years now.

Running as Extra 2707, train 167 receives orders from the Statesville agent. The train left the Washington-NOLA main at Mooresville, and is about to head west toward Asheville.

Month approximate. Wearing it’s old Central of Georgia number but the Southern name this was one of only five rostered by C of G in a rather confusing switcher roster.

Imagine my surprise at finding this one one a kind just by chance one day on a visit to the yard. Never figured out the bulge on the side and why the unit sounded like an RS-3 instead of an RS-11... (more)