For many months, the ex-CofG Columbus, GA-Birmingham main was out of service north of Childersburg, and traffic was down to just a pair of long-range locals that reached B'ham via ex-Southern line... (more)
Having finished its work in Opelika, A48 heads out through the southside industrial park and toward the end of its run at Columbus, GA.
The usually nocturnal Champion - running several hours late - has just finished its station stop at North Charleston and is resuming its southward trek.
The northbound Floridian departs Nashville on a nice May day in 1978. Bad numbers are about to catch up with the train, which will be discontinued the following October.
The Floridian loads a few at Nashville on a nice May day in 1978. Bad numbers are about to catch up with the train, which will be discontinued the following October.
Amtrak is over a year old, but 1446 - which would become Amtrak 202 - still wears its B&O dress. The Floridian would grow to a point where 2 SDP40Fs would be required, but then would be discontin... (more)
E8As of B&O and RF&P heritage team with a B-unit still in UP colors to lead the Floridian out of Montgomery's Union Station for points north.
Ex-B&O 1453 waits to lead the northbound Floridian out of Montgomery's Union Station.
Hi-hood 2681 leads a Birmingham-Columbus freight through Sylacauga on a gray December day.