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 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 […]
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, […]
The 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 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 […]