Families learn about the history of Georgia railroads - Gainesville Times

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Families learn about the history of Georgia railroads

Guests enjoyed a model train area, courtesy of Peter Claymore, in the rotating gallery. - photo by Alexandra Smith

DSC 1258 — Guests enjoyed a model train area, courtesy of Peter Claymore, in the rotating gallery. - photo by Alexandra Smith

Area residents made tracks Sunday to the Northeast Georgia History Center’s railroad-themed monthly family day. “We’ve Been Working on the Railroad” featured the history of Northeast Georgia railroads. Guests could participate in train art, making a miniature replica train, practicing signaling with railroad lanterns and more.