About this episode
The episode explores the history and significance of the Man O’ War train service in mid-century Georgia.
All Aboard Man O’ War is a ride back into mid-century Georgia, when Pine Mountain was still Chipley and the Central of Georgia Railway’s streamlined Man O’ War carried passengers between Columbus and Atlanta in air-conditioned comfort. We’ll talk opening day in 1947, what made the train feel “fancy,” and the best detail of all: the Man O’ War’s birthday celebrations—complete with cake and photo-worthy pageantry. Photos mentioned in the episode will be posted on the Pine Mountain, Then and Now Facebook page.
People in this episode
Host: Joy Foote
Topics covered
- history
- transportation
- railways
- celebrations
- mid-century America
Keywords
- Man O’ War
- Pine Mountain
- Central of Georgia Railway
- 1947
- train travel
- birthday celebrations
- air-conditioned comfort
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Central of Georgia Railway
Places: Pine Mountain, Georgia, Columbus, Atlanta
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