Hartwell Railway Company 2 is a General Electric 44 ton locomotive built for the HRT in February 1950. (Hartwell, Georgia – June 22, 1974) - Lloyd Neal Photo, Craig Walker Collection

Westbound Hartwell RR train between Airline and Bowersville

Back when this was about all HRT had.

Hartwell Railway 2 approaching Airline. They will set out the hoppers at Airline and return to Hartwell light.

Hartwell Railroad crossing a bridge west of Hartwell, GA || June 1973

Hartwell 44-ton #2 leading its train through Bowersville, GA in 1982.

Hartwell 44-ton #2 leading a short train west of Airline, GA in 1982.

After a hard day's work, the little GE nests down with her sister for the weekend. This is the entire roster at the time.

Sort of the Hartwell's most interesting section as we near the namesake town. Curves and grades present a challenge to the 44-tonner. One gon has been dropped by this point for an on-line custom... (more)

Given the uncertain profile of the Hartwell, this is a serious load for our 44-tonner!

Built in 1950, #2 will be the power of the day for the SRM daily excursion train.