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Southeastern Railway Museum park train undergoes restoration

September 17, 2020 Special to Express Telegraph

The Southeastern Railway Museum has removed its 1957 vintage park train from service as its primary operating locomotive’s engine undergoes a complete engine overhaul. The museum shipped the historic locomotive engine to Industrial Engine Rebuilders in St. Paul, Minnesota, for the project. It is expected to return to the museum in early to mid-October. Miniature Train Company (MTC) built the museum’s park train sets in 1957. The locomotive is substantially original and one of less

Local families receive donated cars

July 29, 2020 Special to Express Telegraph

Midas Alpharetta has repaired donated cars at no cost for a pair of families working with Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb to rebound from situational homelessness. The donations are part of Midas’ Project Spark, a program that helps families, first responders and veterans in need of reliable transportation. Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb formally handed over the keys to the vehicles during a brief ceremony on Wednesday, July 29, at Midas Alpharetta. Under the program,

Southeastern Railway Museum receives Gwinnett Creativity grant

June 30, 2020 Special to Express Telegraph

The Southeastern Railway Museum has received a 2020 Gwinnett Creativity Fund General Operating Grant.

Commentary

Dave Greenspan: It’s time….it’s time to unite

June 15, 2020 Special to Express Telegraph

Respect and tolerance, two qualities, two characteristics that have been put on hold or just simply forgotten.

COVID-19 pandemic will drive even more people to bank digitally

May 14, 2020 Special to Express Telegraph

People’s experience with the financial services industry lags behind the experience they receive elsewhere, and the shortcomings are even more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research from MMR LIVE shows. The findings are included in the forthcoming ExperienceBuilt™ Brand Index from Atlanta-based MMR LIVE. The Index looked at how brands delivered against MMR LIVE’s Eight Principles of Experience Design. The findings are supported by new research from parent company MMR Research Associates, which found

The fight against situational homelessness continues

May 12, 2020 Special to Express Telegraph

The COVID-19 pandemic will have a long-lasting effect on situational homelessness as people struggle to find work even as the world and the economy works to rebound.

New website features Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad

May 5, 2020 Special to Express Telegraph

Railfanning.org has launched a new section dedicated to the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad. The section — available at Railfanning.org/history/mcl/ — features an interactive timeline and features about critical moments in the history of the railroad. It also features information about the men who led the railroad from its inception to its demise. The site will be expanded over time. The Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville formed an integral portion of the railroad between New Orleans

Railfanning.org launches new Western & Atlantic section

May 4, 2020 Special to Express Telegraph

Railfanning.org has launched an updated section dedicated to the history of the Western & Atlantic Railroad. The site is online at Railfanning.org/history/warr/. The State of Georgia chartered the railroad in 1836. The railroad aided in the development and growth of many communities between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tennessee. In constructing the railroad, workers created a winding route that cut its way across the North Georgia landscape. During the Civil War, both armies used this vital artery,

Southeastern Railway Museum cancels operations through May 15

March 20, 2020 Special to Express Telegraph

The Southeastern Railway Museum is canceling all events and operations until at least May 15 in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

Situational homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak

March 20, 2020 Special to Express Telegraph

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak has been trying for everyone, but it has been particularly difficult for families experiencing situational homelessness. Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb said it is working to protect our guests, staff members and volunteers without reducing its efforts to provide temporary assistance, hospitality and case management for families with children experiencing homelessness. “We remain committed to finding a stable place for families to stay, so they aren’t relocating weekly,” Family Promise of