Flat Car Work Session Scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2014

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The next work session on the Society’s 1925 Central of Georgia flat car is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2014, at the Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah, Ga. Current plans are to complete the removal of accumulated dirt and debris from the car.

By that time the trucks should be removed and the frame set on cribbing, allowing better access for cleaning and evaluation of necessary repairs.
Those planning to attend the work session are asked to contact Flat Car Project Manager Stephen Syfrett at ssyfrett@gmail.com.

We are still in need of substantial financial donations to complete the restoration of the car. Donations to date have only covered a portion of the cost of moving the car to Savannah.

Tax-deductible donations can be sent to the Society (contact us here for more information).

Fall 2014 Meeting Held in Augusta, Ga.

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The fall meeting of the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society, Inc., was held Friday and Saturday, October 10–11, 2014, in Augusta, Ga.

A report on the meeting will be posted soon!

 

 

 

 

Central of Georgia Railway Augusta, Ga., freight house (Photograph by Ben Roberts, Collection of the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society)

Central of Georgia Railway Augusta, Ga., freight house (Photograph by Ben Roberts, Collection of the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society)

 

 

Society Releases Two New T-shirts

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The Society also has two new CofGa t-shirts available, both featuring the “Streamlined Money-Saver Service” design. One shirt is oxide red (100% cotton) with white lettering, and features the design as it appeared on factory painted boxcars (mismatched “E”s and one set of speed stripes). The other shirt is gray (90% cotton) with blue lettering, and has the design as it appeared on some shop repaints (matching “E”s and two sets of speed stripes).

(Note: An article in the April–June 2014 issue of The Right Way titled “Streamlined Money-Saver Service” covers the history, use, and variations of this popular paint scheme.)

The shirts are available in adult sizes (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL) and sell for $14.75 each (price includes postage). They are available from our online store here.

“The Right Way” Vol. 18, No. 3 Mailed to Members

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CGV18N3The July–September 2014 issue of The Right Way, the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society’s official publication, was mailed to members on Wednesday, October 1, 2014.

Articles include:

  • Compartmentizer Equipped
  • Augusta Traffic Agency
  • “Compare…Then Take the Train!”
  • C. G. News

Membership expiration is based on the last issue that a member is to receive. A one year membership in the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society always includes four issues of The Right Way (regardless of the publication date). This ensures that each member receives the full benefit of their membership.

Society Presents Program at Bloomingdale History Museum

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Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society President Allen Tuten presented a program at the Bloomingdale History Museum in Bloomingdale, Ga. (west of Savannah) on Sunday, October 12, 2014.

The program, entitled “The Central of Georgia Railway and Related Lines: Trackage, Facilities, and Industries in Savannah, Ga.,” covered the history of the CofGa and its impact on the Savannah area. A number of vintage photographs and maps from the Society’s collection were used, showing the various trackage, facilities, and industries on both the Central of Georgia and the Savannah & Atlanta Railway in Savannah.

Following the presentation, several attendees took an optional walking tour on the Bloomingdale Rail Trail to the site of the CofGa station. There were approximately 30 people in attendance.

The Central of Georgia's waterfront terminals at Savannah, Ga.

The Central of Georgia’s waterfront terminals at Savannah, Ga. (Collection of the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society)

2015 CofGa Calendar Now Available

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The Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society is pleased to announce the publication of our new 2015 Central of Georgia calendar. The 13-month calendar features color photographs of CofGa diesel and steam locomotives in action at Macon, Atlanta, Echeconnee, Columbus, Nixon (Augusta), and other locations. Important dates in the history of the Central of Georgia and subsidiary lines are also included.

All of the images used in the 2015 calendar are from the Society’s collection. The calendar is available from our online store here and at all of the train shows we attend.

 

Post - 2015 calendar spreads

The Society’s New Website

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The Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society is pleased to welcome you to our new website!

With the help of web designer Kristy Sullivan, we’ve undertaken a total redesign of our website, including  many “behind the scenes” improvements that will allow us to keep the site updated and, hopefully, provide more interesting content than before! Our new site features bold graphics and will include more photographs and information than our previous site.

Although much of the content from our old site has been transferred, we still have work to do. Future plans include the addition of a CofGa forum and online photo galleries.

Our online store has also been updated, allowing visitors to shop for select Society merchandise and to join the Society (or renew their membership).

We encourage visitors to explore the pages accessible from the menus at the top of this page. Also, our new online store can be reached by clicking on “Store.”

If there’s something you’d like to see added to the site, you can e-mail us here.

HO Scale CofGa E7 Delayed

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Petersen Supply Company has notified us of a delay in the estimated delivery date of their custom production run of an HO scale EMD E7 in the Central of Georgia’s classic blue, gray, and black scheme.The original announcement is here.

At present, delivery is estimated to be December/January.

The models will be available from the Society at train shows and our online store, at select hobby shops, and directly from Petersen Supply Company.

Kadee Releases HO Scale “Compartmentizer” Car

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Kadee Quality Products Co. has released their HO scale 40′ PS-1 box car in the Central of Georgia’s “Compartmentizer” paint scheme. The highly detailed cars feature 7-panel Superior doors and are based on the CofGa’s 6200–6207 series of special “Compartmentizer Equipped” cars built by Pullman in 1954. The paint scheme represents cars shop repainted beginning in 1959, with “The Right Way” slogan, monogram, and slanted “Compartmentizer” logo.

One road number is available: 6205 (stock 4928)

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Photograph of CG 6205 “Compartmentizer” car (Collection of the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society)

“The Right Way” Vol. 18, No. 2 Mailed to Members

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CGV18N2The April–June 2014 issue of The Right Way, the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society’s official publication, was mailed to members on Thursday, May 8, 2014.

Articles include:

  • A Long Day on a “Through-Local” in 1960
  • “Streamlined Money-Saver Service”
  • New Engine Facilities at Athens, Ga.
  • C. G. News

Membership expiration is based on the last issue that a member is to receive. A one year membership in the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society always includes four issues of The Right Way (regardless of the publication date). This ensures that each member receives the full benefit of their membership.