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Viewing Album:  Hartwell Railroad 6-8-09
 
By:Atlanta Rails
Dates:6/8/2009 - 6/8/2009
Album Info:I decided it had been too long since i had visited the Hartwell Railroad, my last visit was in 2003 with a crappy film PNS. After chasing Q614 to Elberton i headed north along the line, right from the start of the line there were mile long strings of parked TTX spine cars. Not a good sign. I drove to Lavonia non stop, in hope of beating high sun. I was somewhat successful and found 3 shut down units. The 136, the ex-RF&P unit was mostly repaired from its collision with a spine car, and DRGW 3044 was parked next to it. Something was very wrong though, there was not a grain car to be seen anywhere. On the way i had passed Columbia Farms big new elevator in Comer, which will likely spell doom for this one in Lavonia. There were still trucks taking loads but it appears that rail service had ceased. What the Hartwell and the city of Lavonia will do without this major source of revenue is uncertain but it does not paint a bright future for either. After shooting the parked power in Lavonia i headed down to Airline. What i saw on the way there was rather disheartening, stretching all the way from the wye in Bowersville to Airline was a mile long string of stored cars parked on the original Hartwell Railroad. At Airline all i found was ex- BLE SD7 454, now essentially landlocked at what used to be the heart of the railroad. On the positive side the railroad has built a new Maintenance shed, but its for the company's MOW fleet, not locomotives, which get to sit outside instead. I checked in to the office, and found that no trains would be running today, with the economy in the toilet there is no need to run every day as was the case on my last visit. In Hartwell proper things are no better. The tracks around the depot are heavily overgrown, the remaining coach and the CofG caboose have been moved into the woods at the edge of town and exposed to the elements. The wooden CofG caboose seems to be deteriorating fast. After lunch in Hartwell i drove back towards Elberton in
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GWRR 136 sitting in front of the soon to be closed feed mill
Title:  GWRR 136 sitting in front of the soon to be closed feed mill
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 12:58:01 AM
Location:  Lavonia, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Locomotives:  GWRR 136(GP35)
Views:  553   Comments: 1
Parked Hartwell power infront of the soon to be closed Columbia Farms mill.
Title:  Parked Hartwell power infront of the soon to be closed Columbia Farms mill.
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 12:58:02 AM
Location:  Lavonia, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Locomotives:  DRGW 3044(GP35)
Views:  586   Comments: 0
Humpty dumpty put back together again
Title:  Humpty dumpty put back together again
Description:  Well its not as bad as i expected but really, would putting in the door panels the proper way be that hard?
Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 12:58:03 AM
Location:  Lavonia, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Locomotives:  GWRR 136(GP35)
Views:  717   Comments: 1
Almost 70 year old tankcar
Title:  Almost 70 year old tankcar
Description:  This tankcar was built in may 1940, it will celebrate its 70th birthday next year
Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 12:58:03 AM
Location:  Lavonia, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  357   Comments: 0
Really guys, this is the third time.
Title:  Really guys, this is the third time.
Description:  3021 was one of the primary road engines on the line but its not going anywhere soon now.
Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 1:14:23 AM
Location:  Lavonia, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Locomotives:  HRT 3021(GP30)
Views:  579   Comments: 1
HRT 3021 sitting out of service in the house track
Title:  HRT 3021 sitting out of service in the house track
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 12:58:05 AM
Location:  Lavonia, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Locomotives:  HRT 3021(GP30)
Views:  436   Comments: 0
Distasteful caboose
Title:  Distasteful caboose
Description:  Probably the worst looking caboose ive seen. Whats worse it was in RF&P paint before this. I wouldnt be complaining though if this train actually had a chance to run. Ive enetered the caboose as RFP since no new marks besides the number were present.
Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 1:24:59 AM
Location:  Lavonia, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  519   Comments: 3
Failed Mardi Gras Express
Title:  Failed Mardi Gras Express
Description:  A Lavonia businessman had planned to start a gambling train service that would operate on the Hartwell railroad tracks. The train was to be called the "Mardi Gras express" and was painted these god awful colors in anticipation. The plan was shot down by the Lavonia local government. Not a smart plan, gambling brings revenue whether its the most desirable sort or not, which with the closing of the feed mill is something that will be sorely needed. Now the equipment sits with no clear future.
Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 1:18:09 AM
Location:  Lavonia, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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The interior of the RFP Caboose, which i soon found out was infested with wasps.
Title:  The interior of the RFP Caboose, which i soon found out was infested with wasps.
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 1:29:08 AM
Location:  Lavonia, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  393   Comments: 1
Old crossbuck warns motorists of stored rolling stock.
Title:  Old crossbuck warns motorists of stored rolling stock.
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/25/2009 8:08:17 PM
Location:  Bowersville, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Old crossbuck alerts motorists too watch for stored rolling stock
Title:  Old crossbuck alerts motorists too watch for stored rolling stock
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/11/2009 12:19:39 AM
Location:  Airline, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  399   Comments: 1
HRT 454 sitting forlornly at the "shops"
Title:  HRT 454 sitting forlornly at the "shops"
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 1:35:38 AM
Location:  Airline, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Locomotives:  HRT 454(SD7)
Views:  560   Comments: 1
Old MU coach rusting away
Title:  Old MU coach rusting away
Description:  Much of the old Hartwell Scenics fleet was sold to other tourist operators, but no one wanted this old Pennsy demotered MU.
Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 1:36:18 AM
Location:  Airline, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  893   Comments: 2
Details Details details
Title:  Details Details details
Description:  The 4 chime horn, old steam era headligh, and red markers tell of a existance far removed from Airline,ga
Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 1:41:24 AM
Location:  Lavonia, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  312   Comments: 0
HRT 454 under the rusting sand tower.
Title:  HRT 454 under the rusting sand tower.
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 1:44:38 AM
Location:  Lavonia, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Locomotives:  HRT 454(SD7)
Views:  430   Comments: 0
Boxcar storage cabinets
Title:  Boxcar storage cabinets
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/25/2009 9:21:44 PM
Location:  Airline, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Trucks from the GEorgia Northeastern GP35 amid the rest of the junk in
Title:  Trucks from the GEorgia Northeastern GP35 amid the rest of the junk in
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 9/12/2009 10:27:15 PM
Location:  Airline, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  266   Comments: 0
Parts of scrapped Georgia Northeastern GP35
Title:  Parts of scrapped Georgia Northeastern GP35
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/25/2009 9:28:42 PM
Location:  Bowersville, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  207   Comments: 0
Rusted 567 block
Title:  Rusted 567 block
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/25/2009 9:26:54 PM
Location:  Airline, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  193   Comments: 0
Tracks that have not been used in years
Title:  Tracks that have not been used in years
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/25/2009 9:34:44 PM
Location:  Hartwell, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  297   Comments: 0
Old depot in Hartwell
Title:  Old depot in Hartwell
Description:  The city has atleast been taking good care of the depot, the tracks are another matter, i wont be suprised if they get a coat of asphalt next paving session.
Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/11/2009 1:25:41 AM
Location:  Hartwell, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  498   Comments: 2
A desolate scene at the Hartwell depot
Title:  A desolate scene at the Hartwell depot
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/25/2009 9:38:01 PM
Location:  Hartwell, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
Categories:  Track
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Views:  294   Comments: 0
CG X93 slowly deteriorating
Title:  CG X93 slowly deteriorating
Description:  Back in 2003 this caboose atleast was under a covered shelter, but it and the passenger coach have been moved to the edge of town, presumably to let the city pave over the crossings when they next do roadwork.
Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/11/2009 1:07:50 AM
Location:  Lavonia, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Sad looking coach forgotten amidst the foliage.
Title:  Sad looking coach forgotten amidst the foliage.
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/11/2009 12:54:36 AM
Location:  Hartwell, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Trestle over lake Hartwell
Title:  Trestle over lake Hartwell
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/25/2009 8:18:02 PM
Location:  Hartwell, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  290   Comments: 0
Bridge over lake Hartwell
Title:  Bridge over lake Hartwell
Description:  The scenic highlight of the Hartwell Railroad, now used more by fishermen than trains, cant blame them, its a rather nice spot.
Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/11/2009 12:47:38 AM
Location:  Hartwell, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  346   Comments: 1
Propane deal spur
Title:  Propane deal spur
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/25/2009 8:09:14 PM
Location:  Hartwell, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
Categories:  Track
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Views:  346   Comments: 0
Bridge over lake Hartwell
Title:  Bridge over lake Hartwell
Description:  If the light was better this would make a excellent shot with a train, too bad one hasnt run in several months if not longer.
Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/11/2009 12:49:35 AM
Location:  Hartwell, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  277   Comments: 0
Up and down
Title:  Up and down
Description:  Cuts, fills? None needed, just lay the track on the ground and your ready to go.
Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/25/2009 8:21:56 PM
Location:  Airline, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  264   Comments: 0
Deteriorating buildings by the rusty tracks
Title:  Deteriorating buildings by the rusty tracks
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/25/2009 8:25:04 PM
Location:  Bowersville, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  228   Comments: 0
Dewy Rose chip mill
Title:  Dewy Rose chip mill
Description:  No longer uses rail service and the sidings are fulled with storage cars
Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/25/2009 9:10:37 PM
Location:  Dewy Rose, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  295   Comments: 1
Old freight house?
Title:  Old freight house?
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/25/2009 9:09:24 PM
Location:  Dewy Rose, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  223   Comments: 0
Stored flatcars in the brush
Title:  Stored flatcars in the brush
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 1:29:57 PM
Location:  Elberton, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  599   Comments: 2
Stored TTX flats
Title:  Stored TTX flats
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Photo Date:  6/8/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 1:28:52 PM
Location:  Lavonia, GA
Author:  Nikos Kavoori
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Views:  407   Comments: 0

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