Birmingham-New York train 18, the overnight “Birmingham Special,” waits for its 7 AM departure on a summer morning in 1969 at the Bristol passenger station. This head-end heavy train managed t... (more)
In the spring of 1966, Southern eliminated a portion of its Washington to Memphis “Tennessean” passenger train, nos. 45 and 46. The Chattanooga to Memphis leg was retained for a few more years... (more)
An early morning visit to the Bristol Yard found quite a crowd and bustle of activity. From left to right: A former Conrail C40-8W awaiting service, NS V40, NS V19, NS 37Q (setting off two units i... (more)