From the SRHA archives: The attached letter from the L&N to Southern dated Nov 2, 1914 discusses the handling of a tourist sleeping car to San Francisco. Research in “Guides” and PTTs could confirm th

Looking for any information related to G A (George Arthur) Jones - Asheville Division - Freight Agent - Office in Flat Iron Building downtown Asheville - Long time Southern employee retired in the 196

I am looking for the 1982 Southern Railway Frieght Car Diagrams. There used to be a site online that had it as a free pdf, as well as other equipment documents, timetables, a bunch of Bob Harpe? Clini

1930-35 era lettering for low side gon? I have builder's photos from 1924, but that was before the 1928 lettering changes recommended by American Railway Association. And then there was further change

From the SRHA Archives: Southern Railway passenger traffic was down in 1915. Washington headquarters asked for almost continuous reports on Pullman passengers, usually to determine if lines should be

I’m very close to reaching “critical mass” to justify another run of SOU/NS GS50/G82 large wood chip hopper kits in HO. If interested, pls reply OFF LIST to this email with the quantity of each kit yo

Does the Archives have any documents dealing with the Land and Immigration Department for the 1890s and early 1900s? I have searched the SRHA finding aids but have not found any references. This is wh

I realize that this is a VERY general question. In 1955 would the Southern main lines be predominantly single or double track? Washington to Atlanta? Bristol to Chattanooga? Others? Thanks, Allen Cain

Hello, list. Sometime ago I made a list of some of the engines my father handled on trains 71 and 72 between Columbus, GA and Montgomery, AL on the old Central of Georgia in 1974 and 1976. The lists a

The Southern Railway Presidents’ Files in the SRHA Archives go from “interesting and useful” to simply “unusual”. Box 15 File 215 contains an insurance policy for the CNO&TP and AGS dated January 18,

I was able to take a little time yesterday to photograph the steam A/C details under former Southern Railway coach 817. This car is now in private ownership and is undergoing restoration in Oak Ridge,

Recent trips to the archives have turned up a remarkable amount of Pullman, express and passenger train information in the Presidents' files. Business was down in 1915 so the railroad was looking for

On this date, October 25, 1941, Southern officially suspended passenger service on the Harrisonburg Branch. When train 11 arrived in Manassas, Virginia late that afternoon, the cars were requisitioned

Organizing the SRHA Southern Presidents' files is a bit more complex because so many memos and letters include comments or responses written on the original or copy. In pre Xerox days, the original wo

Note attached…as we approach the holidays, be governed accordingly. (SRHA Presidents’ Files Box 531c, File 12) Ike

I recently worked with the owner of the movingthefreight.com website to post a copy of the 2/85 Freight Train Schedules and Blocking Instructions from my collection. It is a total of 369 pages in PDF

Looking for any source of information related to G A Jones Freight Agent/Clerk Asheville Division 1909 to early 60’s.

In 1958, the PRR's financial condition was bad and getting worse. On January 10, 1958 the PRR President sent a letter to the Presidents all of the railroads with through passenger car connections at W

One of my most poignant memories from my childhood was, right after high school, I took a trip from where I grew up in New Brunswick Canada to Atlanta. I had dreamed about going to Georgia for years,

Steve, Atlanta Terminal Station was on Spring Street, just up from then Southern offices in Atlanta. Attached is a map from the 1934 study. Hope this helps. Jack Wyatt On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 11: