What is the meaning of the reference to "Man O' War"?
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Man o' War was the Central of Georgia streamlined passenger train placed in service between Atlanta and Columbus after WWII. I believe it lasted until late 1960s.
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Maintenance of Way.
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CoG streamliner.
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| Posted by on December 10, 2013 | |
The Man O' War was a streamlined CofG passenger train (double daily, each way) between Atlanta and Columbus. Superelevation was typical then for any line that had higher speed passenger service.
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| Posted by JerryE on December 11, 2013 | |
What is/was the story regarding the wreck, and was the "upside-down hopper on top of the bank" a part of the same wreck and if so how did it get up there, so many snips of information but no story...
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| Posted by Mike G on December 11, 2013 | |
The 'Man O' War' was the Central of Georgia passenger train that ran on this route from Atlanta to Columbus.
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I well remember when this happened - nice photo, David !
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