New to the GRAB Store, for a limited time only (until the end of 2024), is our new Southern Railway 130th Anniversary gear. Celebrating 130 years since the inception of Southern Railway in 1894, this gear will be available throughout 2024. Each piece features our Southern Railway 130 Milepost logo, representing this “Milepost” in Southern […]
We wanted to share a short video recap of our wonderful convention in Georgetown, Ky. Many thanks to our sponsors, event organizer, presenters, and all who attended to make this such a wonderful time! We also cannot forget Norfolk Southern, who graciously allowed our bus tour of Delaplain Yard. Sponsors: Scale Trains https://www.scaletrains.com and the […]
Author: Kyle Shannon | Date Posted: Jun 26, 2024 | Categories: Conventions, Updates
The SRHA Convention returns for 2024! The Southern Railway Historical Association is proud to announce the 2024 SRHA convention to be located in Lexington, KY on June 21-23, 2024. This event is sponsored by the Georgetown / Scott County Tourism Commission and Scale Trains. This will be an SRHA convention like no other! Food and […]
Author: Kyle Shannon | Date Posted: Jan 08, 2024 | Categories: Conventions, News, Updates
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This photo was taken from mid-train on "the loops" in August, 1963. It was the first radio train down Blue Ridge. This was probably the last run with the Union Switch & Signal equipment.
Graphite, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States
Radio Control Train’s First Run Thru the Loops 2
Graphite, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States
This photo was taken from mid-train on "the loops" in August, 1963. It was the first radio train down Blue Ridge. This was probably the last run with the Union Switch & Signal equipment.
The Southern Railway Historical Association maintains an extensive archive of original source material from the Southern Railway and its predecessors. The Archives include thousands of photographs, drawings, and original documents from the Railway's operations.