In the 1970s, the southbound Crescent did not get to Hattiesburg until very late in the afternoon, which could be a problem on short winter days. That's why the approach to the Leaf River Bridge ... (more)
A Southern E8 sits among several outside of the Pegram Shops in Atlanta. The unit right behind 6913 is the one shown freshly painted in my photo of April 15, 1972.
southbound Southern Crescent departing Hattiesburg, MS
northbound Southern Crescent approaching Hattiesburg, MS
The Southern Crescent at Alexandria, VA, with the George Washington Masonic Memorial in the background.
The Sloss Furnance is now a museum representing the old Birmingham steel tradition. Honeywell Pentax H1a; Kodachrome
Graham Claytor's Classic defiance: Southern Crescent at track speed as the sun sets. Honeywell Pentax H1a; Agfachrome 50
