Back in the days just before Family Lines became a thing, this run-through train originated in Cincy, running down the L&N to Atlanta, then utilizing the A&WP/WRofA to reach Montgomery. Here, the train has just boarded a fresh crew in WRofA's Chester Yard, and is starting the move from WRofA to L&N, which will be the route for the remainder of the trip to NOLA. The run-throughs are a glimpse into the future, but the remains of light poles and equipment hangers on the Union Station platform are sad reminders of a lost era.
Trains don't run themselves--they're ultimately run by people. This album showcases the hardworking folks that make railroads work, as well as emphasizing the size of these great machines in comparison to their masters. All photos must include a visible h
Photos taken in the Deep South--primarily Alabama and Georgia--from the 1970s to the early 2000s. Featured railroads include the ICG, the West Point Route, SCL, Southern, Frisco, and even KCS.
