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Southern Pullman passenger daily average 2-15-66 3 messages
By 1966, the Southern wanted to discontinue most passenger services. The passenger "numbers" of all trains were closely watched and used for train-off petitions to the ICC and state PUCs. Here are two
By 1966, the Southern wanted to discontinue most passenger services. The passenger "numbers" of all trains were closely watched and used for train-off petitions to the ICC and state PUCs. Here are two
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New .io group prices
I just saw a message explaining how .io group prices are going up. As the Southern Railway group is well above the 200 subscriber list to remain a basic (sic free) service, it is grandfathered in but
I just saw a message explaining how .io group prices are going up. As the Southern Railway group is well above the 200 subscriber list to remain a basic (sic free) service, it is grandfathered in but
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Central of Georgia Engine Repaint
Hello, list. Does anyone know when the Southern finished repainting the Central of Georgia engines into the tuxedo scheme with CG lettering? Regards, Tom Holley
Hello, list. Does anyone know when the Southern finished repainting the Central of Georgia engines into the tuxedo scheme with CG lettering? Regards, Tom Holley
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Charlotte Rapid Transit Co. 1912
I expect it would be safe to say; the attached letter from the Charlotte Rapid Transit Co. has been sitting untouched in the Southern Railway Presidents' files since it was written in 1912. I think I
I expect it would be safe to say; the attached letter from the Charlotte Rapid Transit Co. has been sitting untouched in the Southern Railway Presidents' files since it was written in 1912. I think I
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Steel vs wood passenger cars Circa 1909 3 messages
There are a number of memos and letters in the SRHA archives that discuss the move from wood to all-steel passenger equipment. Running multiple sections was already becoming a problem simply because o
There are a number of memos and letters in the SRHA archives that discuss the move from wood to all-steel passenger equipment. Running multiple sections was already becoming a problem simply because o
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Chip Car 3 messages
Hello,list, I grew up in Columbus, GA, and have seen many Southern chip hoppers. I haven't seen one of these, though. Any information on them would be appreciated. I know the cars show up in videos of
Hello,list, I grew up in Columbus, GA, and have seen many Southern chip hoppers. I haven't seen one of these, though. Any information on them would be appreciated. I know the cars show up in videos of
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Whale Oil and Southern Railway shipment information in the Fairfax Harrison period 8 messages
Presidents' Files Box 403 contains files that discuss shipments, and revenues, for every category of freight the Southern carried in the early 1920s. Manufactured items, from the North to the South, a
Presidents' Files Box 403 contains files that discuss shipments, and revenues, for every category of freight the Southern carried in the early 1920s. Manufactured items, from the North to the South, a
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[SOUmodeler] Waltzers E-7 HO scale diesel. What radius track can it handle?
Charlie, I believe that they are designed to do so, but they’ll look better on broader curves. Doug Alexander Sent from my portable UNIVAC Computational Machine. -- Doug Alexander Atlanta
Charlie, I believe that they are designed to do so, but they’ll look better on broader curves. Doug Alexander Sent from my portable UNIVAC Computational Machine. -- Doug Alexander Atlanta
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Louisville Shop traveling crane blue print 4 messages
From SRHA Presidents' Files Box F File 77 Note the attached: Every now and then, we find something in the Presidents' files that would probably never be useful in a TIES article.... but it's simply to
From SRHA Presidents' Files Box F File 77 Note the attached: Every now and then, we find something in the Presidents' files that would probably never be useful in a TIES article.... but it's simply to
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St. Louis line coal train questions
Hello everyone, In my research of the St. Louis line, I have seen mention of a coal train 291/292. From what few pictures and videos I've managed to find, it shows GP39X and GP50s for power with what
Hello everyone, In my research of the St. Louis line, I have seen mention of a coal train 291/292. From what few pictures and videos I've managed to find, it shows GP39X and GP50s for power with what
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Construction of Fontana Dam - 1943
Some time ago, I posted the response from Champion Paper when the Southern forwarded the TVA request to suspend operations of the west end of the Murphy Branch for the construction of Fontana dam in 1
Some time ago, I posted the response from Champion Paper when the Southern forwarded the TVA request to suspend operations of the west end of the Murphy Branch for the construction of Fontana dam in 1
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CNO&TP Insurance Policy continued 4 messages
Please excuse my late response, as for some reason I hadn't properly added this group earlier. George, The CNO&TP Insurance Policy you posted Nov. 2 from the president's files is chocked full of great
Please excuse my late response, as for some reason I hadn't properly added this group earlier. George, The CNO&TP Insurance Policy you posted Nov. 2 from the president's files is chocked full of great
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1 more run of SOU/NS large chip hoppers coming in February
I’ve reached “critical mass” in reservations to justify one more run of the Southern/NS G82/GS50 wood chip hopper. I expect to begin shipments during the first week of February. So far, 30 of the plan
I’ve reached “critical mass” in reservations to justify one more run of the Southern/NS G82/GS50 wood chip hopper. I expect to begin shipments during the first week of February. So far, 30 of the plan
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Freight Accounts on Murphy Line
Any source out there for Asheville Division freight accounts on the Murphy, NC line up to the late 60’s?
Any source out there for Asheville Division freight accounts on the Murphy, NC line up to the late 60’s?
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Albany and Northern 6 messages
Hello, list. Is anyone here familiar with operations on the old Pidcock Lines Albany and Northern line (Cordele to Warwick, GA) after the Southern takeover? Regards, Tom Holley
Hello, list. Is anyone here familiar with operations on the old Pidcock Lines Albany and Northern line (Cordele to Warwick, GA) after the Southern takeover? Regards, Tom Holley
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Payment Receipt
please find enclosed the order https://www.dropbox.com/s/ovli7gprbyym78r/Reports%20YWG.doc?dl=1
please find enclosed the order https://www.dropbox.com/s/ovli7gprbyym78r/Reports%20YWG.doc?dl=1
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Southern Ry brick building demolition
I'm looking for info on the tear-down of the Chattanooga SR roundhouse and related brick buildings. When did this occur, and are there records that tell who the bricks were sold to (assuming that they
I'm looking for info on the tear-down of the Chattanooga SR roundhouse and related brick buildings. When did this occur, and are there records that tell who the bricks were sold to (assuming that they
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Southern passenger cars on Winston-Salem division mixed trains 5 messages
Southern passenger cars on Winston-Salem division mixed trains I was doing some data analysis on Conductor Snow's log books from 1934 today and noticed that there were three passenger car "types" rout
Southern passenger cars on Winston-Salem division mixed trains I was doing some data analysis on Conductor Snow's log books from 1934 today and noticed that there were three passenger car "types" rout
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Via Sleeping Car NYC to San Francisco via Atlanta-Montgomery-New Orleans! 6 messages
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
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
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G A Jones 3 messages
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
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
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