A train through Nichols SC has been a rare site for several years until recently when RJ Corman Carolina Lines got up and running on the former Carolina Southern Railroad. Limited local service re... (more)
Sanford, North Carolina, is home to the shortline Atlantic & Western. On September 20th, 1986, ATW 70-ton #100 was found idling in downtown Sanford. This little GE diesel, built for the ATW in S... (more)
Ribbon cutting ceremony for RJ Corman's take over of the Carolina Southern.
Many people have asked me over the years "What is your favorite shortline?" Well folks, here it is. And this photo typifies why. Two factory-original EMD units in spotless as-delivere... (more)
Aberdeen & Rockfish GP7 #210 leading a southbound train across the Becker Sand & Gravel line (now long gone) near Blenhiem, SC || May 1987
The daily Aberdeen and Rockfish local ambles into Raeford, NC on a warm May day. Thiry-three years later, the GP38 continues to serve its original owner.
South Carolina Central 5905 leading a short train at Hartsville, SC || June 1984
