Friday, August 19, 2011

Jackson, Tennessee- NC&StL Depot and Museum

NC&StL Depot built 1907
The depot also houses the Jackson Model Railroad Club
The Neely House was built in 1911 across the street from the depot. It served as a Railroad Hotel. It was purchased in 1946 by the Murphy family and run as the Murphy Hotel. It is largely the same as it was when built. It is currently used as an office building.

Jackson, Tennessee- Casey Jones Home and Railroad Home Museum

Home of Casey Jones at time of his death in April 30, 1900
1905 Baldwin Engine #99 on Clinfield Railroad
Currently a law office outside of museum
Watch belonging to Casey Jones- with him at time of death
 

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Acworth, Georgia - Track repair and upgrades

Kingston, Georgia - Downtown

Foundation remains of Western & Atlantic depot
Remains of old W&A track?
Track on top of old W&A track - reason unknown
Station Master House
This house was built in 1853 by the Rome Railroad. It was used as an office by General Sherman during the war and is believed to be where he was located when he issued the orders for his armies March to the Sea.
Pole car located outside Station Master House
Remains of Rome Railroad spur looking into park that was once railroad Wye. 
Modern signal