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.