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Todd DeFeo loves to travel anywhere, anytime, taking pictures and notes. An award-winning reporter, Todd revels in the experience and the fact that every place has a story to tell. He is Editor of Railfanning.org.

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Historic trestle a landmark in its own right

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Gateway to the New South may no longer be the bustling railroad hub it once was, but...
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Railroad depots: The 'center' of town

PENDERGRASS, Ga. – A few years ago, when the city of Pendergrass’ train depot needed to be refurbished, the city wasted no time getting to...
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'America's Most Amazing Mile'

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – When the Incline Railway was built in 1895, the idea was to complete a cheap means for traveling to the top of Lookout...
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Take the 'Last Train to Clarksville': Clarksville or not?

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville’s name will forever be linked with railroads, thanks to The Monkees,...
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Take the 'Last Train to Clarksville'

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Standing on 10th Street in downtown Clarksville, it's hard to imagine this area was once a bustling transportation hub...
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Decapod pays homage to Winder’s railroad roots

WINDER, Ga. – The small town of about 10,000 owes a lot to the railroad. Its name, for starters. In 1893, the town of Jug Tavern, as Winder was...
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Small locomotive highlights area's railroad roots

MARIETTA, Ga. – The little locomotive sitting in a fenced in area under a canopy is dwarfed by the...
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More people riding the rails

ATLANTA – Amtrak in 2009 saw its second-highest ridership since its inception 38 years ago, the railroad...
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'Christmas Carol' train rolls into town

Disney’s “A Christmas Carol Train Tour” is rolling into Atlanta tomorrow, stopping at the...
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'Common Sense' safety tips for pedestrians

Part I: Play it safe when it comes to railroad crossings Part II: Train vs. motorists or pedestrians – the...
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