"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 June 1965. The cover shows a press conference being held atop a "Big John" hopper car in Illinois. Features include a story on "Big John" hoppers; the 1965 capital expenditures program; a profile on customer Raleigh (NC) News & Observer; a retired freight agent with an interest in collecting antiques; a convention of railroad doctors; more. There are over 30 photos.
