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  1. Passing 24th St. In Birmingham

    Passing 24th St. In Birmingham

    NS 9548 pulls a train past 24th St. heading into the heart of downtown Birmingham, AL on a very Spring like February afternoon. The ALrails (Alabama Railroads) Yahoo! Group had a meet this day, with over 26 people showing up for the event. To subscribe to the ALrails Group, send a request to...
  2. NE Central Tracks

    NE Central Tracks

    Nebr. Central tracks north of Oconee, Nebr.
  3. Heavy Steam

    Heavy Steam

    Southern Railway 2716 is seen here coming into Goodwater, AL from the West under heavy steam in a beautiful Fall scene.
  4. A41 Waiting On The Meet

    A41 Waiting On The Meet

    The late afternoon January sun lights the nose of NS 3306 SD40-2 as NS Central of Georgia Local Train A41 waits on the NS P-Line's main line for a meet with the East bound NS 334.High hoods like this motor are a dying breed, soon to be gone for good. Shoot them while you can.
  5. Late Afternoon A41

    Late Afternoon A41

    The late afternoon January sun lights the nose of NS 3306 SD40-2 as NS Central of Georgia Local Train A41 waits on the NS P-Line's main line for a meet with the East bound NS 334. High hoods like this motor are a dying breed, soon to be gone for good. Shoot them while you can.
  6. Sticking The Nose Through The Signals

    Sticking The Nose Through The Signals

    NS Local Train A41 pushes through the block signals on the West end of Alexander City, (downtown) Alabama heading West on the NS P-Line.
  7. Still Blue In Kellyton

    Still Blue In Kellyton

    NS Local Train A48 has the blue up front as it comes out of the curve in Kellyton, AL.
  8. NS 921 In The Setting Sun

    NS 921 In The Setting Sun

    The pine trees glow a weird color as NS Train 921 heads west into the setting sun in Alexander City, AL.
  9. NS 921 Ballast Train

    NS 921 Ballast Train

    NS 921 Ballast Train passes the newly installed solar powered flange oiler as it leaves downtown Alexander City, AL heading West on the NS P-Line.
  10. High Hoods On The NS P-Line

    High Hoods On The NS P-Line

    A trio of 30+ year old high hoods leads NS Alabama Division Local Train A48 Eastbound on the NS P-Line coming into Alexander City, AL. This is on the former Central of Georgia main between Columbus, GA and Birmingham, AL.
  11. Central of Georgia Eufaula, AL Depot

    Central of Georgia Eufaula, AL Depot

    This shot shows the former Central of Georgia Depot in Eufaula, AL.
  12. Union Springs CofGa Coaling Tower

    Union Springs CofGa Coaling Tower

    This great old Central of Georgia Railway coaling tower still stands proudly in Union Springs, AL.
  13. Central of Georgia Tower At Macon, A Third and Final View

    Central of Georgia Tower At Macon, A Third and Final View

    A third view of This grand old Central of Georgia Railway coaling tower stills stands proudly overlooking downtown Macon, Ga. This is one of the last remnants of the former CofGa yard located here. It's a miracle this structure is actually still standing today!
  14. Central of Georgia Tower At Macon,  A Second Look!

    Central of Georgia Tower At Macon, A Second Look!

    From a different angle, This grand old Central of Georgia Railway coaling tower stills stands proudly overlooking downtown Macon, Ga. This is one of the last remnants of the former CofGa yard located here. It's a miracle this structure is actually still standing today!
  15. Terminal Station, Macon, GA

    Terminal Station, Macon, GA

    This photomerge shot using 3 photos shows the front of Terminal Station in downtown Macon, GA. This station once handled around 100 trains a day from the Central of Georgia, Southern and Georgia Southern and Florida and other lines. It was closed in 1975, but is now being used by the city for...
  16. Central of Georgia Tower At Macon

    Central of Georgia Tower At Macon

    This grand old Central of Georgia Railway coaling tower stills stands proudly overlooking downtown Macon, Ga. This is one of the last remnants of the former CofGa yard located here. It's a miracle this structure is actually still standing today!
  17. CofGa 509 At Macon

    CofGa 509 At Macon

    This Central of Georgia Railway 509 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive is seen at the entrance to Central City Park in downtown Macon, GA. The paint's peeling, there are numerous parts missing, but this baby still looks beautiful.
  18. NS 93A Heading East

    NS 93A Heading East

    Here, the NS 93A running long hood forward pulls past the MP362.0 on the NS P-Line in Alexander City, AL as it heads East to Columbus, GA.
  19. Long Hood Forward On The NS93A

    Long Hood Forward On The NS93A

    Brad Van Hove pilots NS 93A past the MP365.2 on the West End of Alexander City, AL as the train heads East back to Columbus, GA. This is on the NS P-Line (former Central of Georgia) between Columbus, GA and Birmingham, AL.
  20. NS Ballast Cleaner In Alex City

    NS Ballast Cleaner In Alex City

    This Ballast Cleaner was fixin' to leave the siding on the East End of Alexander City, AL on the NS (Central of Georgia) P-Line after the East Bound Daily Local, NS A48 has passed it.




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