Central of Georgia Steam Feature for September 2019

Posted on September 5, 2019 by rockontrains

Featured Central of Georgia steam subjects for this September post include various locations in Alabama and Georgia:

: C of G #451 – Birmingham, AL – 9/46 (Credit: Don R. Hensley Jr.)

: C of G #480 – Birmingham, AL – 9/9/46 (Credit: Don R. Hensley Jr.)

: C of G #483 – Atlanta, GA – 7/9/47 (Credit: Don R. Hensley Jr.)

: C of G #486 – Macon, GA – 5/46 (Credit: Don R. Hensley Jr.)

: C of G #518 – Birmingham, AL – 8/27/39 (Credit: Don R. Hensley Jr.)

: C of G #667 – Atlanta, GA – 6/39 (Credit: Don R. Hensley Jr.)

All images courtesy of Mr. Donald R. Hensley, Jr. at Tap Lines.

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Project 2716 Restoration Update

Posted on September 2, 2019 by rockontrains

Video courtesy of Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp. via YouTube.

NC&StL Steam Feature for August 2019

Posted on August 4, 2019 by rockontrains

Featured subjects this month are of Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Yellow Jacket and Stripe locomotives in Nashville and Chattanooga:

: NC&StL Yellow Jacket #570 @ Nashville (Credit: Charles Castner)

: NC&StL Yellow Jacket #570 taking sand @ Nashville (Credit: Charles Castner)

: NC&StL Stripe #585 @ Nashville (Credit: Charles Castner)

: NC&StL Stripe #583 @ Chattanooga (Credit: Frank Ardrey Collection)

: NC&StL Stripe #584 @ Chattanooga (Credit: Frank Ardrey Collection)

: NC&StL Stripes #583 & #584 departing Chattanooga (Credit: Frank Ardrey Collection)

All images courtesy of Mr. Charles Castner (L&N Historical Society) and Mr. Frank Ardrey.

Canadian Corner: Canadian National Railway Steam Locomotives

Posted on August 4, 2019 by rockontrains

This August post features Canadian National Railway steam locomotives in various Ontario and New Brunswick locations:

: CNR #3275 – Stratford, Ontario – 9/5/58 (Credit: David Leonard)

: CNR #3422 – Stratford, Ontario – 9/6/58 (Credit: David Leonard)

: CNR #5296 – Stratford, Ontario – 9/4/58 (Credit: David Leonard)

: CNR #5574 – Oshawa, Ontario – 1941 (Credit: Robert Sandusky)

: CNR #2185 – Moncton, New Brunswick – 2/26/38 (Credit: Mendel Greenblatt)

Photos courtesy of Richard Leonard’s Rail Archive and Fallen Flag Railroad Photos.

Depot Doings: Tate, GA / Ellijay, GA / Evergreen, AL / Milton, FL / Pascagoula, MS / Hopkinsville, KY

Posted on August 4, 2019 by rockontrains

Featured Louisville & Nashville depots this month are in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and Kentucky:

: L&N Rwy Depot – Tate, GA (Credit: thesoutherly.com)

: L&N Rwy Depot – Ellijay, GA (Credit: railga.com)

: L&N Rwy Depot – Evergreen, AL (Credit: innovativesigns.com)

: L&N Rwy Depot – Milton, FL (Credit: wfrm.org)

: L&N Rwy Depot – Pascagoula, MS (Credit: wikipedia.org)

: L&N Rwy Depot – Hopkinsville, KY (Credit: condrenrails.com)

The depot at Tate, GA was built in 1916. Over 100 years later, it is now restored and has relocated across from its original site, though its current purpose is unknown.

The depot at Ellijay, GA was built in 1912. It is a picturesque wood-frame structure similar to others along the “Hook and Eye” line. No longer in railroad use, it currently houses a local business.

The depot at Evergreen, AL was built in 1907. The building has been totally restored even though it was threatened by demolition in the 1970s. It currently houses the Evergreen-Conech County Chamber of Commerce.

The depot at Milton, FL was built in 1909 on the site of the former Pensacola and Atlantic depot, built in 1882, which burned down in 1907. In 1973, the station was closed, but partially restored with a 1976 Bicentennial grant. Today the building is owned by the Santa Rosa Historical Society.

The depot at Pascagoula, MS was built in 1904. It was restored during the 1970s and converted into an Amtrak station. In addition, the station serves as an art gallery owned by the Singing River Art Association.

The depot at Hopkinsville, KY was built in 1892. It is a single story framed building with a slate roof. During its operation, it was the only L&N station between Evansville, IN and Nashville, TN where it was legal to drink alcohol, thus giving Hopkinsville the nickname, “Hop Town.” It currently houses the Pennyrile Arts Council.