The former Central of Georgia "T" line from Opelika to Roanoke fell into horrible disrepair in its final years. Sadly, after shortline mismanagement, the scrap vultures have moved in for the remains          
As part of Pine Belt Southern, this branch managed to die a slow death as traffic either dried up or simply switched to trucks due to poor service. Regardless, another small town lost rail service as a result
Date: 2/24/2004 Location: Lafayette, AL   Map Show Lafayette on a rail map Views: 450 Collection Of:   Bernie Feltman
Author:  Bernie Feltman
The former Central of Georgia "T" line from Opelika to Roanoke fell into horrible disrepair in its final years.  Sadly, after shortline mismanagement, the scrap vultures have moved in for the remains
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David Barrentine General What a shame! 12/29/2011 10:34:35 AM
Robert Farkas General In my area, this reminds me of the late, great EL. How sad to see this, and the crossbuck at the left is now a memorial instead of a useful crossing guard. 12/29/2011 10:56:01 AM
Charles Burgess General Wouldn't even know the railroad was there...amazing! 12/29/2011 7:31:37 PM
Bryan Smith General Vultures is very much the right word. A very sad scene. 12/30/2011 6:48:29 AM
Olaf Junges General Neither a good sight! 1/2/2012 5:22:36 PM

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