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"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 December 1954. The cover shows a Southern employee and his son playing with an electric train beneath a Christmas tree. Features include Southern employees and residents of Selma (AL) who made toys year-round for children in institutions; a presentation of the railroad’s needs for legislative reforms to improve the industry; a young girl in Ellery (IL) who greeted passing trains regularly; and an employee with a large 0-gauge model train layout. There are over 2 dozen photos and illustrations.
This issue measures appx 11 x 8 1/2 inches and contains 28 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.
You are bidding on an issue of "Ties" from December 1954. The cover shows a Southern employee and his son playing with an electric train beneath a Christmas tree. Features include Southern employees and residents of Selma (AL) who made toys year-round for children in institutions; a presentation of the railroad’s needs for legislative reforms to improve the industry; a young girl in Ellery (IL) who greeted passing trains regularly; and an employee with a large 0-gauge model train layout. There are over 2 dozen photos and illustrations.
This issue measures appx 11 x 8 1/2 inches and contains 28 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.
