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Southern Railway was a collection of nearly 150 predecessor lines that were combined and reorganized since the 1830’s.
Southern Railway was one of the first railways in many areas of modernization including, but not limited to dieselization and shop and yard modernization, to computers and the development of special cars and the unit coal train, Southern definitely was a railroad that was on the cutting edge of change, earning the company its catch phrase, “The Railway System that Gives a Green Light to Innovations.” In later years the slogan could be seen on most of its boxcars, but changed slightly to read “Southern Gives a Green light to Innovations.” In the early 1960s, a popular steam locomotive excursion program was instituted under the presidency of W. Graham Claytor Jr. The steam program survived the merger which formed the new Norfolk Southern Railway in 1982, but was finally discontinued in 1994.

Please click on the link to the right side to see the complete gallery of photos from the Southern Railway. Below are some samples from the gallery.

The following photos are from the collection of Gary Morris by permission.

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Peachtree St Station, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

So many of us Railfans remember the “good ol’ days” when you could travel to another state or across the nation and see many different Railroads represented! Today crossing the nation you would be hard pressed to see 5 or 6 major Railroads. This site is designed with the intent of not only providing you with information on the current Railroads, but the Railroads of the past as well. Be sure to check out the historical societies of the Fallen Flags located to the right.

The picture below is the famed “Southern Crescent” passing through some small southern town.

Photo of Southern's Crescent taken by Gary Morris

We are happy to bring you links to Active Railroads, as well as, Fallen Flags here at Railroad News.

You may also wish to view photos and slide shows that we have assembled here for your enjoyment! Just click on the links under the heading “Articles and Photos” located to the right.

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The Erie-Lackawanna Railroad was created in 1960 as a result of the merger between the Erie Railroad and the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. The two railroads came together to stave off the inevitable fact of bankruptcy and demise. For a brief fleeting moment, it looked like maybe they might actually be able pull the venture off and create a profitable railroad. With the increase in interstate trucking that caused a decline in rail shipments, an economy that was faltering and the final blow of hurricane Agnes in 1972, the railroad was doomed for failure. On April 1, 1976, the Erie Lackawanna became part of the now defunct Conrail system. The Erie Lackawanna still exists only in parts, as Conrail removed much of its trackage and buildings. What remains of the Erie Lackawanna today is operated as part of Norfolk Southern and CSX.

Please click on the link to the right side to see the complete gallery of photos from the Erie Lackawanna Railroad. Below are some samples from the gallery.