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CaterParrott Railnet

"Safety and Service Combined across Georgia"

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Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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cpr_logoCaterParrott Railnet (CPR) is a Georgia-based company created in 2005. It was founded by two business leaders, Jamie Cater and Chris Parrott. CPR is set apart from other rail carriers because of our "hands-on" approach to economic development and customer service. CPR takes pride in helping businesses do business. Our strength is economic development. Not only will we provide your company with excellent rail service, but can also facilitate new track construction or rehabilitation of an existing spur track. In addition, we work closely with Class I railroads to create the best route for your shipments at the lowest cost to you.

CaterParrott Railnet

Georgia shortline Named for its two founding partners, the CaterParrott Railnet, LLC operates five sections of shortline trackage as three operating divisons in middle and southern Georgia. The Valdosta Division in the south begins at a Norfolk Southern connection in Valdosta and runs north to Nashville then northeast to Willacoochee, 43 miles total. This line is a combination of former Georgia & Florida segments. The Madison Division in middle Georgia makes use of former Central of Georgia segments to connect Shady Dale with Madison, 22 miles, from a connection at Machen to the Norfolk Southern's branchline from Macon through Gray. A 12-mile spur from Machen northwest to Newborn is used for railcar storage. Finally, the Thomaston Division connects Barnesville and a Norfolk Southern connection with Thomaston to the southeast, 15 miles of former Central of Georgia branchline. The CPR company is privately held and also provides direct switching service to local industries, trans-loading services, railcar storage, and light railcar repair. In the 2021, CaterParrott launched a new tourist hauling operation called the Azalea Sprinter. Excursions travel the full length of Valdosta line, making use of CPR motive power and acquired passenger equipment.

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CPR route locations / RWH

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Madison, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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Shady Dale, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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Motive Power

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CaterParrott Railnet #7000

The Rock, Ga / Nov 2018 / RWH

CaterParrott Railnet #7000

  • builder:Electro Motive Division
  • model:GP40
  • type:B-B Road Switcher
  • built:Mar 1971, EMD #36780
  • series:1221 produced 1965-71
  • engine:EMD 645E3 (16 cyl, 3000 hp)
  • notes:
  • blt Florida East Coast #408
    to Electro-Motive Div Leasing #408
    to Progress Rail Services #4082
    to CaterParrott Railnet #7000
  • builder
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    The Rock, Ga / Nov 2018 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Nov 2018 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Nov 2018 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Nov 2018 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Nov 2018 / RWH

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    Nov 2018 / RWH

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    Nov 2018 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Nov 2018 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Nov 2018 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Nov 2018 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Nov 2018 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    CaterParrott Railnet #7001

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

    CaterParrott Railnet #7001

  • builder:Electro Motive Division
  • model:GP40
  • type:B-B Road Switcher
  • built:Aug 1970, EMD #36824
  • series:1221 produced 1965-71
  • engine:EMD 645E3 (16 cyl, 3000 hp)
  • notes:
  • blt Western Pacific #3517
    ex Wisconson Central #3000
    ex Chicago Missouri & Western #3000
    to Progress Rail Leasing #3000
    to CaterParrott Railnet #7001
  • builder
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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    CaterParrott Railnet #7002

    The Rock, Ga / Jun 2019 / RWH

    CaterParrott Railnet #7002

  • builder:Electro Motive Division
  • model:GP40
  • type:B-B road switcher
  • built:Oct 1967, EMD #33506
  • series:1221 produced 1965-71
  • engine:EMD 645E3 (16 cyl, 3000 hp)
  • notes:
  • blt New York Central #3095
    to Penn Central #3095
    to Conrail #3095
    to Kyle Railroad #3114
    to Helm Financial Leasing #4302
    to Lake State Railway #4302
    to CaterParrott Railnet #7002
  • builder
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    Jun 2019 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Jun 2019 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Jun 2019 / RWH

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    Jun 2019 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Jun 2019 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Jun 2019 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Jun 2019 / RWH

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    Jun 2019 / RWH

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    Jun 2019 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Jun 2019 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Aug 2019 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Aug 2019 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Aug 2019 / RWH

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    The Rock, Ga / Aug 2019 / RWH

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    CaterParrott Railnet #7003

    Machen, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

    CaterParrott Railnet #7003

  • builder:Electro Motive Division
  • model:GP40
  • type:B-B road switcher
  • built:Sep 1966, EMD #32171
  • series:1221 produced 1965-71
  • engine:EMD 645E3 (16 cyl, 3000 hp)
  • notes:
  • blt Denver Rio Grande & Western #3065
    to Helm Financial Leasing #4301
    to Lake State Railway # 4301
    to CaterParrott Railnet #7003
  • builder
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    Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Jul 2019 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Jul 2019 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Jun 2019 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Jun 2019 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Jun 2019 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Apr 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Apr 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Apr 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Apr 2020 / RWH

    Switchers

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    CaterParrott Railnet #3000

    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

    CaterParrott Railnet #3000

  • builder:Electro Motive Division
  • model:SW1500
  • type:B-B yard switcher
  • built:Dec 1972, EMD #7343-1
  • series:808 produced 1966-74
  • engine:EMD 645 (12 cyl, 1500 hp)
  • notes:
  • blt Missouri Pacific #1518
    to Union Pacific #1318
    to Chicago Rail Link #18
    to Progress Leasing #1518
    to CaterParrott Railnet #3000
  • builder
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    Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Progress Rail Leasing #1518

    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    CaterParrott Railnet #3001

    Willacoochee, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

    CaterParrott Railnet #3001

  • builder:Electro Motive Division
  • model:SW1500
  • type:B-B yard switcher
  • built:Nov 1969, EMD #35572
  • series:808 produced 1966-74
  • engine:EMD 645 (12 cyl, 1500 hp)
  • notes:
  • blt Terminal Railway of St Louis #1507
    to Progress Rail Leasing #1507
    to CaterParrott Railnet #3001
  • builder
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    Willacoochee, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Willacoochee, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Willacoochee, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

    Leased Units

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    Progress Rail Leasing #8802

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

    Progress Rail Leasing #8802

  • builder:Electro Motive Division
  • model:GP38AC
  • type:B-B road switcher
  • built:Mar 1969, EMD #34841
  • series:261 produced 1970-71
  • engine:EMD 645 (16 cyl, 2000 hp)
  • notes:
  • blt Baltimore & Ohio #3718
    to Central Michigan #8802
    to Huron & Eastern #8802
    to Illinois Midland #8802
    to Progress Rail Leasing #8802
    previously leased to CaterParrott
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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Godfrey, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

    Rolling Stock

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    CaterParrott Railnet #638

    bay window caboose / Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    CaterParrott Railnet #3325

    steel caboose / Tifton, Ga / May 2019 / RWH

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    Tifton, Ga / May 2019 / RWH

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    Tifton, Ga / May 2019 / RWH

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    Tifton, Ga / May 2019 / RWH

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    May 2019 / RWH

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    Tifton, Ga / May 2019 / RWH

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    CaterParrott Railnet #5744

    Tifton, Ga / May 2019 / RWH

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    Tifton, Ga / May 2019 / RWH

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    Tifton, Ga / May 2019 / RWH

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    Tifton, Ga / May 2019 / RWH

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    Tifton, Ga / May 2019 / RWH

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    Tifton, Ga / May 2019 / RWH

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    See also our Tifton Terminal Railway Museum scrapbook in Preservation

    Equipment

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    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / RWH

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    Shady Dale Summons

    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Report Card

    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Nice Side of Town

    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Boss Man

    Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Black Widows

    Shady Dale, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Hitchcock Crossing

    Machen, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Lined and Clear

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Kissing Cousins

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Do Keep In Touch

    Machen, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Good as Gold

    Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Look Ahead, Look South

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Misty Morning in Machen

    Machen, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Thoroughbred Territory

    Machen, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Wait Your Turn

    Shady Dale, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Standing Tall at Stock Farm

    Shady Dale, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Middle of Nowhere

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Let's All Join Hands

    Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Road Trip

    Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Ease on Down the E Line

    Machen, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Chief of the Watch

    Machen, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Machen Man

    Machen, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Machen Machines

    Machen, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Enigma Code

    Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Shortline Workhorse

    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2019 / RWH

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    Five Chime

    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Long Hood Forward

    Godfrey, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Straight Through the Heart

    Machen, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Anticipation

    Shady Dale, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Second Generation

    Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Safety Conscious

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    February Field Day

    Shady Dale, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Flagged

    Shady Dale, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Third Rail

    Godfrey, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Machines in Mid March

    Shady Dale, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Cresting

    Godfrey, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    A Tangent in Time

    Madison, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Southbound Shady Dale

    Shady Dale, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    The Chase Is On

    Shady Dale, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Drag Strip Finals

    Shady Dale, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Daybreak at Stock Farm Road

    Shady Dale, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Remembering the Athens Run

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    A Moment at Morris

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Call Us Anytime

    Godfrey, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Another Village Northbound

    Shady Dale, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Roll On, Mr. Parrott

    Shady Dale, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Through the Georgia Evergreens

    Godfrey, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Get Ready, Godfrey

    Godfrey, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Turbocharged

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    Paparazzi

    Shady Dale, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Meet at Amtico Road

    Madison, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Comin' on Strong at Godfrey

    Godfrey, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    The Dixie Highway Shuffle

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Wired in Series, Run in Parallel

    Madison, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Two Trains Nod at North Avenue

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Almost Home

    Shady Dale, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    B Side Record

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Morgan County Movement

    Madison, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    The Grass Is Always Greener

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2020 / RWH

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    First Contact

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Signs of the Times

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    The Switch Minder

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Madison Machinery

    Madison, Ga / Jul 2019 / RWH

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    Trackside Treasure

    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Nose Job

    Shady Dale, Ga / Oct 2018 / RWH

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    Coming Back from the Mill

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Loads along Lower Apalachee

    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Second Gen and Still Strong

    Madison, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Rock of Ages

    The Rock, Ga / Nov 2018 / RWH

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    Customer Service

    The Rock, Ga / Jun 2019 / RWH

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    "D" Is for Diesel Den

    The Rock, Ga / Nov 2018 / RWH

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    Kaleidoscope

    The Rock, Ga / Aug 2019 / RWH

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    The Day Is Done

    Madison, Ga / Nov 2022 / Gragg Robinson

    Snapshots

    cpr_snap5

    Madison, Ga / Jul 2019 / Deb Tregaskis

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    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Madison, Ga / Feb 2019 / RWH

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    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Mar 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Apr 2020 / RWH

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    Machen, Ga / Apr 2020 / RWH

    azalea_snap1

    Nashville, Ga / Mar 2021 / DKT

    Links / Sources

    This page was updated on 2025-08-09