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Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society
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Upcoming Train Show Schedule |
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Written by Russell Lynn
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Thursday, 05 January 2012 02:25 |
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The Society will be attending the following shows:
January 14, 2012: 42nd Atlanta Model Train Show sponsored by Golden Spike Enterprises, Inc., North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court, Norcross, Georgia. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission: $7.00, children under 12 admitted free.
January 14-15, 2012: 23rd Annual Model Railroad and Train Show, sponsored by Coastal Rail Buffs, Inc., The Sports Center at Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia. Hours: Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00, senior citizens and students $4.00, children under 12 with parents admitted free, active duty military free.
January 21-22, 2012: 21st Annual Model Train Show & Sale, sponsored by The Flint River Model Railroad Club of Albany, Georgia, Knights of Columbus Hall, 2009 Gillionville Road, Albany, Georgia. Hours: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission: $6.00, children under 12 admitted free with adult.
February 11, 2012: 34th Jacksonville Model Train and Railroadiana Show, sponsored by Golden Spike Enterprises, Inc., Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission: $7.00, children under 12 admitted free. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 05 January 2012 02:47 |
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Flat Car Moved to Savannah |
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Written by Russell Lynn
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Friday, 16 December 2011 00:34 |
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Photos below show the progress of lifting and loading the flat car. The last photo shows the loaded flat car crossing the former Central of Georgia spur to the yard at Plant Hammond.
 
 
The next images show the flatcar in Macon, Georgia and then being unloaded at the Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah, Georgia.
 
 
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Last Updated on Monday, 19 December 2011 00:11 |
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Historic CofGa Flat Car Donated to CGRHS |
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Written by Russell Lynn
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Sunday, 11 December 2011 00:25 |
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Georgia Power, a subsidiary of the Southern Company, has donated a Central of Georgia 40' steel underframe flat car to the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society. The flat car has been at Georgia Power’s Plant Hammond, near Rome, Georgia, for about 30 years. According the plant personnel, the car was used at one time for moving large equipment into the main building at Plant Hammond. However, trucks and lifts are now used for that task, and the flat car has been unused for a number of years.
Although the car’s road number has not been determined, it is believed to be from the CofGa’s 10701–10800, built in 1925 by Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Company in Fairfield, Alabama. The car still has its original "K" brakes, Andrews trucks (with cast CofGa letters), and Simplex bolsters. All major dimensions match a CofGa data sheet for that series. Additionally, the faint remains of the word "Georgia" can be seen stenciled on the center sill of the car.
The Society is negotiating an agreement with the Roundhouse Railroad Museum in Savannah, Georgia, for space to restore the car, with it eventually being on display at the museum. However, the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society will be responsible for the car’s restoration, including logistics and funding.
We are currently working to arrange movement of the car from Rome to Savannah. Because of its age and obsolete trucks and brakes, the car will need to be moved by way of flatbed truck.
Although the Society does have some funds available, the majority of the cost of moving and restoring the car will have to come from planned fundraising projects and donations. You may donate online through the Society's online store (click here) via PayPal. (The CGRHS is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization, and all donations are tax deductible as allowed by the IRS.)
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Last Updated on Sunday, 11 December 2011 00:39 |
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"The Right Way" Vol. 15, No. 4, Mailed To Members |
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Written by Russell Lynn
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Sunday, 11 December 2011 01:00 |
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The October-December 2011 issue of The Right Way, the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society's official publication, was mailed to members on Monday, December 5, 2011.
Articles include:
- The CofGa's Fort Oglethorpe Branch
- Sundays in August of 1963
- Central of Georgia Christmas Classics
- C.G. News
Membership expirations are 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.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 11 December 2011 01:10 |
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