First train over new trestle         
This photo shows the first train to operate over the new trestle on the former CofG line near Columbia AL. It replaced a trestle deemed too weak to handle heavy loads for the nuclear plant that was being built near Columbia.
Date: 1/1/1971 Location: Columbia, AL   Map Show Columbia on a rail map Views: 436 Collection Of:   Bryan Smith
Author:  Bryan Smith
First train over new trestle
Picture Categories: This picture is part of album:  Southern Railway Pics-1980's
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Bernie Feltman General You can bet your last dollar that I wouldn't be riding on those steps on that bridge 8/8/2010 1:34:23 PM
David Barrentine General NO those beams are too close to be standing on the steps. I bet he moved as it got closer. 8/25/2010 3:51:42 PM

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