| Southern Railway’s BIRMINGHAM SPECIAL (Nos. 17/18) was down to three cars when it was photographed at the remains of Birmingham’s TERMINAL STATION in July 1970, across the platform from the SOUTHERN CRESCENT. This train consisted of FP7 6147, E8A 2926, two Norfolk & Western lightweight coaches and a Southern heavyweight baggage car. On its way out of town it would stop at Norris Yard to pick up some intermodal cars before heading north to Washington, D.C. On 11 August - shortly after this photo was taken - the train was discontinued in the State of Tennessee, and two weeks later is was abolished in Alabama as well. (approximate date) |
| Date:
7/15/1970 |
Location:
Birmingham, AL Map  |
Views:
966 |
Collection Of:
 
Michael Palmieri |
| Locomotives: |
Author: JAMES H. SELZER, JR. photo
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| Picture Categories: Station,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: SOU-NS |