"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 October 1967. The cover photo shows a coal-loading facility at Wentz (VA). Feature articles include the Westmoreland Coal facility at Wentz, the election of a new Chairman (DW Brosnan) and President (WG Claytor), the summer steam excursion program, the role of "Big John" hopper cars in rebuilding the South's agricultural base, a book chapter on "new railroading" written by Chairman Brosnan, more. An historical photo section includes steam engines and trackside scenes. There are over 3 dozen photos and illustrations in this issue.
