1953 Southern Railway TIES magazine - May

"Ties" was the award-winning company magazine of the former Southern Railway System. The first issue appeared in March 1947,  and the last issue was published in March 1982, at which time Southern merged with the Norfolk & Western Railway and "Ties" was discontinued. The magazine was published monthly through 1968; it was issued every two months from 1968 through the last edition. It was considered to be among the finest of the railroad company magazines. All issues contain feature stories about railroad operations, company news, and many photographs; the later issues were printed in color, some with 2-page centerfold color photos.  

You are bidding on an issue of "Ties" from May 1953. The cover photo shows a freight in Birmingham, Alabama. Features include the clinics for the efficient packing of furniture; new industrial development on Southern; capital improvments on Southern; new fast freight trains; improvements in passenger train equipment and operations; railroad yard improvments; more This issue contains over 4 dozen photographs.

This issue measures appx 11 x 8 1/2 inches and contains 50 pages. It is in excellent condition. Other sellers offer used and worn issues at similar prices, but this copy has never been in circulation. The magazine has no rips, tears, writing, markings or mailing labels,and the binding is secure with all pages firmly in place.

A nice addition for any railroad collector, especially fans of Southern. See my other listings of "Ties" now on auction.