Newly acquired from the Gulf and Ohio railnet. This unit is getting a few repairs from Johnson Railway Service before it's ready for work on the Athens branch.
EX RFP, Rio Grande, and Conrail units make up today's consist at Lavonia.
All is quiet on the Hartwell at Airline this morning.
A one of a kind kind photo taken in Lavonia, GA. An ex-CNW GP9R, an ex-RF&P GP35, and an ex-Rio Grande GP35 all in their original liveries together on one train.
The three veteran engines sit ready (apparent as the RF&P GP35 kept blowing out exhaust) to do some work the day after April Fools Day.
Ex-Rio Grande GP35 #3044 sits in front of the feed mill on a beautiful Spring morning.
Although lettered for the great walton railroad this ex-RF&P GP35 retains its original scheme. I believe this is the last engine painted in RF&P colors.
The faded symbol of the ex-CNW GP9R can still be seen.
The second oldest engine on the Hartwell's roster,an ex-CNW GP9R, sits on the point today.
Ex-B&LE unit, sidelined for repairs on the Hartwell.
Great Walton Railroad GP35 #136 idles in Lavonia, GA. This is an ex-RF&P unit. Trailing the lead unit is an ex-C&NW GP9 and an ex-DRG&W GP40.
The Toccoa turn arrives back in Lavonia and will tie her down at the feed mill just south of downtown.
