The Western Railway of Alabama - Central of Georgia crossing was formerly double-tracked diamonds on both railroads. This is the Western Railway of Alabama engineer's eastbound view
The Southern Railway depot is on the far right. The Western Railway of Alabama freighthouse and depot are beyond the passenger shed to the right of the Stop Board.
Date:
10/1/1973
Location:
Opelika, AL
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Collection Of:
Bernie Feltman
Author:
Bernie Feltman
Picture Categories: Yard,Station,Track
This picture is part of album:
Georgia Railroad group (GA; A℘ WofA) roster/still photos
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Date
Charles Burgess
General
Never seen a diamond "STOP" sign before! Nice shot.
3/19/2011 8:55:10 PM
Bryan Smith
General
Nice shot of a bygone era.
3/20/2011 6:09:32 AM
Fred Stuckmann
General
Cool stuff Bernie. Thanks.
3/20/2011 7:17:22 AM
Karl Rethwisch
General
Remember when ???????
3/20/2011 9:37:51 AM
George Redmond
General
Good shot Bernie.
3/20/2011 9:40:29 AM
Dennis Weber
General
I Agree With Fred.
3/20/2011 8:35:29 PM
Ken Roble
General
Did the Southern have the right of way or did the Southern have stop boards as well?
7/23/2011 3:29:03 PM
Darrell Krueger
General
Excellent shot. W of A was the first railroad through there. They actually built the Opelika to Columbus line, and later sold it to the Columbus and Western.
1/8/2013 10:27:39 PM
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