“The Right Way” Vol. 24, No. 3 Mailed to Members

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The July–September 2020 issue of The Right Way, the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society’s official publication, was mailed to members on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

Articles include:

  • Alternate Route Arrangement Maps (1946) (Part 2)
  • 40-ton Wooden Gondola Coal Cars (CG 15250–16049)
  • More on 2-8-0 No. 174 and the W&T
  • 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.

CofGa Face Masks Available

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The Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society has produced two different custom-printed cloth face masks featuring CofGa designs. One mask is black with a red monogram and white letters (similar to the CofGa’s steam locomotive lettering), while the other is gray with a yellow monogram and black letters (similar to the lettering on the CofGa’s 50′ “blimp” boxcars). The monograms on both masks measure about 3-3/4″ wide.

The cloth masks are 3-layer 100% cotton and feature integral cloth earloops (not elastic). They are only available in one adult size (about 12-1/2″ in total width, including the earloops) and are designed for everyday use. They are washable and reusable. Note that they may vary slightly in size and fit due to the material.

The face masks sell for $14.00 each, which includes postage.

Due to the extremely limited quantity of these masks, they are only available now through the Society’s online store at www.cofga.org (payment via PayPal). Any masks remaining in stock in the spring will be available at the train shows we attend. However, members are encouraged to order from the online store as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

All clothing items on the online store can be found here.

The gray masks are here, the black masks are here.

2021 Calendar Now Available

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The Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society is pleased to announce the publication of our new 2021 Central of Georgia calendar. The 13-month calendar features color photographs of passenger and freight trains (including steam and diesel) at Atlanta, Columbus, Gordon, and several other cities on the CofGa. Important dates in the history of the Central of Georgia and subsidiary lines are also included.

Most of the images used in the 2020 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.

 

“The Right Way” Vol. 24, No. 2, Mailed to Members

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The April–June 2020 issue of The Right Way, the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society’s official publication, was mailed to members on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

Articles include:

  • When 2-8-0 No. 174 Went to the W&T
  • They Fix ʼEm…at Savannah
  • Alternate Route Arrangement Maps (1946) (Part 1)
  • 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.

Fall Membership Meeting and Other Events Delayed

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Because of the continuing coronavirus pandemic, the Board of Directors has voted to delay the fall membership meeting of the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society until the spring of 2021 (or until such time that we can have safe gatherings). This delay includes elections for Board of Directors (normally held at the fall membership meeting) as well as the annual meeting of the Board of Directors. All of the incumbent directors have agreed to serve in the interim until elections can be held in the spring.

Additionally, the planned dedication of the Society’s restored flat car has been delayed. Consequently, we are postponing the publication of the final listing of donors and others who have supported the restoration project until we can provide an accurate final report.

“The Right Way” Vol. 24, No. 1, Mailed to Members

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The January–March 2020 issue of The Right Way, the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society’s official publication, was mailed to members on Saturday, May 9, 2020.

Articles include:

  • Rebuilt Low-Side Gondolas for Pig Iron Service
  • An Important Role in Columbus’ Industrial Growth
  • Flat Car Restoration Completed!
  • 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.

No Spring 2020 Meeting

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Because of the current virus situation, the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society will not have a Spring 2020 membership meeting.

Though we had previously begun planning for a meeting in mid May, we have decided to cancel those plans.

We look forward to having a fall meeting.

Savannah Prototype Modelers Meet Canceled

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The Savannah Prototype Modelers Meet (RPM) previously scheduled for March 27–28, 2020, has been canceled.

“The Right Way” Vol. 23, No. 4, Mailed to Members

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The October–December 2019 issue of The Right Way, the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society’s official publication, was mailed to members on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

Articles include:

  • When Fashion Came to the Nancy Hanks II
  • Bridging the Ochillee
  • CofGa Car Repair Improvements (Part 2)
  • 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.

“The Right Way” Vol. 23, No. 3, Mailed to Members

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The July–September 2019 issue of The Right Way, the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society’s official publication, was mailed to members on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Articles include:

  • CofGa Car Repair Improvements (Part 1)
  • Track Connections (1953–1954)
  • Flat Car Restoration Update
  • 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.