Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Central Of Georgia Railroad

Shops & Terminal

By Mike Stroud, March 26, 2009

1. Central Of Georgia Railroad Marker

National Register of Historic Places: Central of Georgia Railroad: Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities *** (added 1978 - District - #78000970)

Inscription. Has been designated a
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National Historic Landmark
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This site possesses National signifcance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1976

Erected 1976 by National Park Service United States Dept. of the Interior.

Marker series. This marker is included in the National Historic Landmarks marker series.

Location. 32° 4.5′ N, 81° 6.135′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. Marker can be reached from West Jones Street near Martin Luther King. Jr. Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is on the grounds of the Railroad Museum. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Boiler Room (here, next to this marker); Planing Shed & Lumber Shed (here, next to this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Smokestack (within shouting distance of this marker); Storehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Drop Table

By Mike Stroud, March 26, 2009

2. Central Of Georgia Railroad Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Turntable (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Machine Shop (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.

Also see . . . Railroad History, Central of Georgia. (Submitted on April 28, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Categories. • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars •

By Mike Stroud, March 26, 2009

3. Central Of Georgia Railroad Marker

Central Of Georgia Railroad Marker, at far right, located at Dispatch Office and Print Shop Building image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, April 10, 2009

4. Central Of Georgia Railroad Marker, at far right, located at Dispatch Office and Print Shop Building

Marker is on the wall at the extreme right side, next to the door.

Inside the shops image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, 2006

5. Inside the shops

Inside the Blacksmith shop image. Click for full size.

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6. Inside the Blacksmith shop

Overnight shed image. Click for full size.

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7. Overnight shed

Repairing a Wrightsville & Tennille 223 image. Click for full size.

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8. Repairing a Wrightsville & Tennille 223

Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops image. Click for full size.

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9. Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops

The near restored 2-8-0 Wrightsville & Tennille 223

The restored Wrightsville & Tennille 223 image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, June 3, 2007

10. The restored Wrightsville & Tennille 223

Moving stock around the shops image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, November 8, 2007

11. Moving stock around the shops

Central Of Georgia Railroad Roundhouse, complete with working turntable image. Click for full size.

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12. Central Of Georgia Railroad Roundhouse, complete with working turntable

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13. Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops

Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops... A real "Fix-er Upper" image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, November 8, 2007

14. Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops... A real "Fix-er Upper"

Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops and turntable image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, July 25, 2006

15. Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops and turntable

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16. Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops

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17. Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops

Central Of Georgia Railroad Backshops, under renovation image. Click for full size.

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18. Central Of Georgia Railroad Backshops, under renovation

Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops back building image. Click for full size.

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19. Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops back building

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20. Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops

Savannah Atlanta 2715 on display: Model: GP35 • Built As: SOU 2715 (GP35) • Serial Number: 30054 Order No: 7784 • Frame Number: 7784-11 • Built: 1/1965

By Mike Stroud, June 3, 2007

21. Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops

Waiting their turn to be installed, firebox (L) and wheels

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22. Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops

Firebox with engineering markings

Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops, scrap yard image. Click for full size.

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23. Central Of Georgia Railroad Shops, scrap yard

By Mike Stroud, June 3, 2007

24. Central Of Georgia Railroad shops scrapyard

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on April 28, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,983 times since then and 18 times this year. This page was the Marker of the Week May 16, 2010. Photos: 1. submitted on August 25, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 28, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 9. submitted on May 8, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 10, 11, 12. submitted on April 28, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24. submitted on May 8, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.