“The Right Way” Vol. 18, No. 3 Mailed to Members
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 […]
Society Presents Program at Bloomingdale History Museum
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 […]
2015 CofGa Calendar Now Available
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 Society’s New Website
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! […]
HO Scale CofGa E7 Delayed
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 Releases HO Scale “Compartmentizer” Car
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 Right Way” Vol. 18, No. 2 Mailed to Members
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 […]
Central of Georgia Featured in Classic Trains
The Central of Georgia Railway is featured in an article in the Summer 2014 issue of Classic Trains. The four-page article, written by Society President Allen Tuten, covers the history of the CofGa, beginning with the formation of the Central Rail Road & Canal Co. of Georgia in December 1833 through the takeover in 1963 […]
Atlas Releases “Streamlined Money-Saver Service” Cars
Atlas Model Railroad Co. has produced their N and HO scale 1932 ARA 40′ steel boxcars in the Central of Georgia’s unique “Streamlined Money-Saver Service” scheme. The models represent cars built by Pullman in 1937 (CG 4000–4499) and repainted by the CofGa in mid 1952, and will be equipped with metal wheelsets and AccuMate couplers. […]
Collection of Original Company Negatives Donated to Society
A collection of original Central of Georgia company negatives and contact prints from the 1930s and 1940s has recently been donated to the Society. The negatives and prints were recovered from one of the CofGa’s office buildings in Savannah, Ga., a number of years ago. The collection consists of 922 original negatives and 719 contact […]