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)
Fanning way back when in the Deep South usually meant dirty diesels, but not so much on Southern, and this image shows why - GP38 2819 getting a high-pressure bath at Pegram.
Two SD9s and Southern's (and Central of Georgia's) only SD7 drag a transfer from SL-SF past the Southern Crescent and the pitiful remnants of Terminal Station.
Members of the two long-range locals (46 is working just around the curve west of the depot) mingle at the depot, and a few hit the Coke machine in the old waiting room. If I recall, the sodas (d... (more)