Fall Meeting Scheduled for September 30–October 1, 2016, in Macon, Ga.
The fall meeting of the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society, Inc., has been scheduled for Friday and Saturday, September 30–October 1, 2016, in Macon, Ga. Our meeting will include an archive work session on Friday, our annual business meeting (including elections for Board of Directors) on Friday night, and a tour of various (CofGa […]
2017 Calendar Available Now
The Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society is pleased to announce the publication of our new 2017 Central of Georgia calendar. The 13-month calendar features black & white photographs of passenger and freight trains (including steam and diesel) in operation at Atlanta, Bowdon Junction, Weems, Chattanooga, Eatonton, Savannah, and several other cities on the CofGa. […]
“The Right Way” Vol. 20, No. 1, Mailed to Members
The January–March 2016 issue of The Right Way, the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society’s official publication, was mailed to members on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Articles include: “Relax on Man O’ War” More on the Creosote Plant at Macon Welded Rail on the Central of Georgia C. G. News Membership expiration is based on the […]
Spring Meeting Scheduled
The Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society, Inc., will hold an archive work session in Bremen, Georgia, on Friday–Saturday, April 22–23, 2016, for our spring meeting. We will be cleaning and organizing maps and drawings from the Society’s collection. The work sessions will be held at Millers Academy Christian Church, 1855 Millers Academy Road, Bremen, […]
“The Right Way” Vol. 19, No. 4, Mailed to Members
The October–December 2015 issue of The Right Way, the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society’s official publication, was mailed to members on Friday, January 29, 2016. Articles include: The CofGa’s Creosote Plant at Macon Christmas on the Nancy (1954) More on Loading Cotton C. G. News Membership expiration is based on the last issue that a […]
“The Right Way” Vol. 19, No. 3, Mailed to Members
The July–September 2015 issue of The Right Way, the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society’s official publication, was mailed to members on Monday, December 14, 2015. Articles include: Roadway Cars at Hamilton The Proper Way to Load Cotton in Cars “Payoff in Prosperity…for You!” C. G. News Membership expiration is based on the last issue that […]
Fall Meeting Scheduled for October 23–24, 2015, in Savannah, Ga. (UPDATED)
October 6 update! Although the cut-off date has passed, the Holiday Inn Express has made a few additional rooms available at the group rate for a short period of time. However, you need to make your reservation NOW!! (Also, we had inadvertently listed the wrong address for the Holiday Inn Express. That has been corrected!) […]
“The Right Way” Vol. 19, No. 2, Mailed to Members
The April–June 2015 issue of The Right Way, the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society’s official publication, was mailed to members on Friday, September 4, 2015. Articles include: Training the 722nd Railway Operating Battalion More on the Cahaba River Bridge Rebuilding Churchill Shed C. G. News Membership expiration is based on the last issue that a […]
Steam Excursions Planned Over Former CofGa Trackage
As part of the Norfolk Southern 21st Century Steam Program, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum will be operating several excursions over former Central of Georgia trackage between Macon, Ga., and Tennille, Ga., on Saturday and Sunday, September 26 & 27. The Nancy Hanks Special will be pulled by Southern Railway 2-8-2 No. 4501 with diesel […]
2016 Calendar Available Now
The Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society is pleased to announce the publication of our new 2016 Central of Georgia calendar. The 13-month calendar features color photographs of passenger and freight trains (including steam and diesel) in operation at Atlanta, Macon, Columbus, Savannah, and several other cities on the CofGa. Important dates in the history […]