Another Group of Speeders at Helena, GA (3 of 5)

I took these Photographs when everyone was returning to their Motor Cars in order to continue our Journey East to Mount Vernon

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This series of Photograph shows a groups of Speeders that participated in this NARCOA Excursion. Notice that everyone is required by NARCOA to wear a Reflective Safety Vest to participate in the excursion.

 

Notice the two handles sticking out of the front of the Rail Car. These handles can be slid front to rear through the car. When extended out from the car, they provide Leverage for Lifting the Front or Rear of the Car. Using these Handles, you can lift the Front or Rear to maneuver the car onto the tracks. This is usually done at a grade crossing to minimize the effort need to Set the Car onto the Track. Some cars have Turntables underneath with electric motors to lift the car, greatly reducing the physical work required to set the car onto the track.

 

The Depot now belongs to the Telfair Museum of History, which is located at 8 Sixth Street, McRae-Helena, Georgia 31037. The Museum Telephone Number is: (229) 868-7114.

 

On April 22, 2006, I rode a Speeder from Pitts to Mt. Vernon, Georgia on a trip sponsored by NARCOA (aka North American Rail Car Owners Association). Since I don't own a Motor Car (aka a Speeder) , I rode with my friend Bill, who owns two Motor Cars. These are some photos of Water Towers that I saw during my trip on the Heart of Georgia Railroad. We started our trip from Pitts and traveled East, passing through the towns of Glenwood, Alamo, Helena, Milan, Rhine,

 

A List of Motor Car Models can be found at:

 

home.pcisys.net/~glenn_butcher/railroading/motorcartypes....

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