1969 Southern Railway "Steam-o-rama"

In November of 1969, John traveled to Anniston, Alabama, to participate in the 75th anniversary of the Southern Railway system.  To commemorate the event, dubbed the 1969 "Steam-o-rama," the railroad gathered three working steam locomotives in excursion service from across the region--including the Flying Scotsman, which was making a tour of the United States during the late 1960s.  A large crowd turned out in Anniston for the event, and several dignitaries spoke from the rear platform of the Southern Railway's office car New River. Below are John's photos of the event.