"Ties" was the company magazine of the Southern Railway System. The first issue appeared in March 1947, and the last issue was published in 1982. You are bidding on an issue of "Ties" from May, 1957. The cover photo shows a passenger train conductor punching a ticket. Feature stories include a review on Southern's newsprint traffic, new freight car equipment being added to the fleet, & a railroad clerk who also served as a Georgia State Representative; there are over 3 dozen photos & illustrations, to include an historical photo section showing steam.