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Railfanning Review explores railroad news and history.

JAN 22

Oddities on the Georgia Rails (Part I)

In mid-December, Todd DeFeo, publisher and editor of Railfaning.org, presented “Oddities on the Georgia Rails” to the Georgia Archives.

5 min
10/24/2024

People and Places of the Western & Atlantic Railroad: Episode 2: Dalton, Georgia

For this second episode of “People and Places of the Western & Atlantic Railroad,” we’re in historic Dalton, Georgia. Today, we focus on the railroad and its role shaping this North Georgia city.

3 min
05/01/2024

A Brief History of Streetcars in Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia, once boasted a robust streetcar network, and streetcars operated in the college town for about 45 years.

4 min
02/26/2024

People and Places of the Western & Atlantic Railroad: Episode 1: Smyrna, Georgia

For this first episode of “People and Places of the Western & Atlantic Railroad,” we’re in the historic Smyrna Memorial Cemetery in Smyrna, Georgia, not far from the Western & Atlantic Railroad.

4 min
12/31/2023

Railfanning Review: Death on the Rails (Part II)

In an earlier episode, I introduced my talk on “Death on the Rails,” a look at the many ways death might befall people on the rails, whether they were workers, passengers or innocent bystanders.

11 min
12/08/2023

Railfanning Review: Campaign Trains: A Conversation with Author Edward Segal

I had the opportunity to speak with author Edward Segal, whose new book highlights the history of campaign trains. Segal has compiled a fascinating narrative, giving insight into one of the most overlooked aspects of railroad and political history: how candidates traveled.

27 min
11/29/2023

Railfanning Review: Death on the Rails (Part I)

Recently, I gave a presentation titled “Death on the Rails.” It was an interesting look at railroad calamities across the years. It’s the kind of topic one could talk about for hours. I had 45 minutes.

14 min
10/07/2022

Railfanning Review: Cobb County’s Commuter Railroad: The Atlanta Northern Railway

Earlier this year, I spoke to the Georgia Archives about my book on the Atlanta Northern Railway. I took an opportunity to focus on some happenings that I researched at the state archives and the difficulty in determining the facts of history.

24 min
09/18/2022

Railfanning Review: A Brief Look at the Streetcar Extension in Atlanta

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority plans to spend $176 to 215 million to extend Atlanta’s streetcar line eastward.

5 min

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Railfanning Review explores railroad news and history.

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Years Active

2020 - 2025
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