L&N 661 starts its trek down the south end of the "Old Line" as it departs Tate
Start your engine(s)!
GNRR GP9R 4631 which is painted for the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway stands ready with GP38s 9708, 9706 and GP10 7562. The power has just been assembled and will be ready for the next days south boun... (more)
The GNRR sits quiet as the 8704 sits at the shops adjacent to a car full of marble, arguably the lines biggest moneymaker.
As the sun cast its first light of the day things are starting to stir at the former L&N depot at Tate now owned by the Georgia Northeastern.Outside GP9 6585 and a GP18 idle before being called t... (more)
Lean to the left, lean to the right... The power from GNRR's Elizabeth to Tate turn backs into the locomotive shops past the out of service 8705. The 9708 is a rare former PRSL unit with ... (more)
GNRR 316 heads south down the Marble Branch from Tate to Marblehill, GA. The branch is a circuitous route with steep grades and switchbacks. Truly a throw back to a different era of railroading.
Georgia Northeastern takes the week end off and we find GNRR GP38 9706 and GP18 8705 resting in front of the carriers small shop complex in Tate Ga.
This former Southern Railway/Georgia Marble SW1 now rust to the rails in Tate Ga. awaiting a unknown future.
Rusted and Busted This former Georgia Marble switcher has been lying dead in Tate for some time now since it self destructed in service for the GNRR. The unit started life for the Southern ... (more)
Georgia Northeastern GP18 8704 prepares to head south as Georgia Marble (ex.SR) NW 2 81 pulls into the yard.
Local power on former-L&N "Old Line". Note that locomotive lacks "SBD" letters on cab.
Crew will shortly start the units for the run to Elizabeth and back
Power for the morning's southbound