Hi, Many years ago, I obtained five NKP kits for The Tennessean at a local show. Very little supplemental information was provided. Did not see any info on the NKP site. Anyone know which cars were of

All: Planning for the joint SRHA/L&NHS/RPM at TVRM in Chattanooga is moving ahead. The Saturday dinner train is sold out but everything else will be available. Join us if you can….and bring your South

All: Although we anticipate changes as we get closer to the convention/RPM dates, here are the latest versions of the announcement and schedule. One “new” item to make folks aware of: because the Nash

Looking for info on the New River railway after SR takeover up to abandonment. Need info on what engines were used and pics of coal loaders

Okay - here it is - That last minute reminder - the Greenberg Train show - Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Va. THIS weekend, August 20-21 - Saturday and Sunday, 2022. You've had time to get your "hon

A guy named Andy asked this question on another list. I don’t have an answer. Dave Bott Aug 10 Hi, In 1981, I understand the Southern purchased from Conrail the former NYC Egyptian line from Mt. Carme

For an upcoming article in TIES, I’m trying to find a photo of Harold Duane “Cowboy” Mintz in his full Southern Railway uniform. B&W or color. If you can help, send it to editor@.... Thanks. —Bill Sch

After a several month lag time here in the Mid-Atlantic, the train shows are restarting once more: Next up - Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Va. on Saturday - Sunday, AUGUST 20-21. Lots of goodies to

Are there any photos of Southern #1401 at Spencer Shops? I haven’t seen any but I know there surely are some around.

Does anyone have the standard drawing or at least a picture of a Southern Grade Crossing/Crossbuck Sign that would have been used in Tennessee or any other southern states in the 1955 timeframe? If so

The attached Southern memo from the SRHA archives* (dated 12-3-59) is the only documentation found that discusses the stencil change for the two-bay 100-ton aluminum covered hoppers from Roman to bloc

Just in case you had not already heard .......... RABO Member ,CEO -CSX Hays T. Watkins January 26 1926 - July 29 2022 Hays T. Watkins Jr., a soft-spoken Kentuckian who made the CSX merger a classic s

I'm glad to finally hear about this happening: https://www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2022/07/25/city-buys-railroad-station.html?ana=e_GR_me&j=28505603&senddate=2022-07-26 Partnership to buy historic

The August SRHA Archives work session will be the usual third Friday and Saturday of the month, Aug 19 and 20. As the third weekend in September is close to the Sept 30/ Oct 1 dates of the SRHA-L&NHS

I’ve attached the list of Southern freight car drawing indexes (“card lists”) that have been scanned. They are the best source for finding Southern produced drawings for freight cars. In many cases, t

It has been some time since we have posted a list of the Southern Railway Presidents’ files that have been scanned. The current list follows. At the present time, SRHA does not plan to put all of thes

I’ve seen a sheet of the retirements of 4-6-2 pacific engines 1318-1399. Is there any kind of documentation of the 1400 series pacifics?

All: Here is a response sent to Dave Queener asking about early Southern freight cars. The subject needs more serious research but here is my “take” on the subject. If anyone has other comments, pleas

Due to the close proximity to the SRHA/LNHS/RPM at the end of the month the September work session scheduled for the 16th and 17th is annulled. SRHA will have a table at the Collinsville RPM this mont

Just in case you hadn't already heard this news: Notes and News from the Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society The C&O Historical Society is excited to share news of the launch of a new Virginia-based