After the 1967 merger, the ex-ACL became the premier N-S route for SCL through Richmond, with the old SAL relegated to secondary status. The old SAL line shown here is already showing signs of neglect, with the double-track ex-ACL a couple miles to the west getting all the attention and all the maintenance dollars.
Trains don't run themselves--they're ultimately run by people. This album showcases the hardworking folks that make railroads work, as well as emphasizing the size of these great machines in comparison to their masters. All photos must include a visible h
Photos taken in the Deep South--primarily Alabama and Georgia--from the 1970s to the early 2000s. Featured railroads include the ICG, the West Point Route, SCL, Southern, Frisco, and even KCS.
