The Spring meeting of the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society, Inc., has been scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 16–17, 2008, in Dublin, Georgia. We'll have an informal gathering on Friday night with a variety of displays (members are encouraged to bring their favorite CofGa models, photographs, and other memorabilia).
On Saturday, we'll tour the Sandersville Railroad shops and facilities in Sandersville and visit other CofGa related sites in the Dublin area. We'll have a brief business meeting Saturday night, followed by a presentation on the history of the Wrightsville & Tennille (a CofGa shortline). Additionally, the Society's train show tables will be set up in the meeting room both nights, with special discounts on many of our CofGa items for those attending.
6:00 p.m. Registration check-in at Hampton Inn (see address below)
6:30 p.m. CofGa models, photographs, and memorabilia displays (Hampton Inn meeting room)
Saturday, May 17
8:30 a.m. Late registration at Hampton Inn
9:00 a.m. Depart Hampton Inn for Sandersville
10:00 a.m. Tour Sandersville Railroad
12:00 a.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Depart Sandersville for visits to area sites and depots
5:00 p.m. Return to Dublin (supper as desired)
7:00 p.m. Business meeting, presentation on the Wrightsville & Tennille Railroad (Hampton Inn meeting room)
(Note that this tentative itinerary is subject to change.)
Early registration for the weekend's events is $10.00 per person. This includes the displays and programs both nights. Registration on Friday evening or Saturday morning is $15.00 per person. Those planning to attend should register by sending your name, address, and number of registrations desired (include individual names for name tags) to secretary/treasurer Eddie Shaw at the following address:
Eddie Shaw 1271 Burnt Tree Drive, East Mobile, AL 36695-5089
Payment can be made by check or money order (payable to CGRHS) or online using PayPal . To assist in planning, early registration is highly recommended. Meals and other expenses will be the responsibility of individual members.
The Friday and Saturday evening events will be held at the Hampton Inn, 108 Highway 441 South, Dublin, Georgia 31021 (telephone: 478-275-1600).
Please mention that you are with the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society to receive the $80.00 nightly rate.
The latest issue of The Right Way, Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society's official publication, was mailed to members on Tuesday March 11, 2008. Articles include: Happy New Year... From Lafayette, Georgia, Keepers of the Timepieces, 100 Years of Dependable Service, and C.G. News
Cover of Right Way Vol. 12, No. 1
Membership expirations are based on the last issue that a member is to receive. A one year membership in the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society always includes four issues of The Right Way (regardless of the publication date). This ensures that each member receives the full benefit of their membership.
Georgia Southwestern Railroad has petitioned the Surface Transportation Board to abandon a 43-mile line of Central of Georgia railroad between milepost R-12.0 at Florida Rock and milepost R-55.0 at Allie, in Harris and Meriwether Counties, GA.
In the petition GSWR also seeks to discontinue overhead trackage rights over a line owned by Central of Georgia Railroad Company between milepost R-2.0 north of Columbus and milepost R-12.0 at Florida Rock, in Harris County, GA. Central of Georgia Railroad Company is the modern-day remnant of Central of Georgia Railway and is a subsidary of Norfolk Southern.
