Hi all, I'm helping 3rd Rail in another round of drawing review to help finalize the as-built SD40-2 drawings for SOU. They are planning to only produces models within the first batch, 3201-3208. I fo

I live in Indiana and have been researching the history of SR's lines in the state since the 1990s. It includes SR's Louisville-St. Louis mainline and five branch lines in Indiana. I've made several p

Are any decal sets available (in any scale) that are appropriate for doing SOU's lone ALCo RS-11 # 11? If not, where can I get the correct art work to have decals for this unit done? John D Scaler164@

I was sent a scan of a January 5, 1944 consist of 1 train (a double-headed extra) on the Murphy Branch that is a great help trying to determine what was going on during the Fontana Dam construction ye

All: Plans, and registrations, for the joint SRHA-L&NHS-RPM convention/meet at TVRM 9-30/10-1 are moving ahead. There are two new events many people may not be aware of: box dinners at the Grand Junct

The SRHA BOD has discussed organizing and scheduling “live” and recorded presentations for some time. Is there any interest in us doing that? More important, will anyone volunteer to help organize the

Hi, Cannot find any online photos of Pullman 10-3s - or any other heavyweight sleeper, painted silver for the Tennessean. Was is a flat silver or a shadow scheme? TIA, Patrick

I’m researching the “big” engine that Southern operated on the Asheville & Craggy Mtn RR where I volunteer. The entire branch still exists; we run that last 3.5 miles and NS switches 1 customer on the

I put this on the Passenger Consist group earlier. Thought I might put it here as well. Any records showing what equipment was used for this train? -Jason P ---------- Original Message ---------- From

Looking for a track profile of the CNO&TP with TN railway and Brimstone railway particularly, thanks

I’m looking for Asheville Division timetables from the teens, 20s, 30s, up to mid 40s, for a Murphy Branch project. Photocopies are welcome or I can scan your original and return it with a scan file f

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.