RRIRD
SECTION A.2
NEWSPAPERS
PAMPHLETS
MAGAZINE ARTICLES
PUBLICATIONS
RECORDINGS
| RRIRD |
TITLE |
AUTHOR |
DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
PAMPHLETS/PUBLICATIONS |
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| A.2 (1) |
99 Years of Progress |
Southern Railway System |
1929 8 pgs |
Contains History of the Best Friend of Charleston, with photos of Southern trains comparing modern train to Best Friend, and map of Southern Railway System. |
| A.2 (2) |
Avoid the Strain-Ride the Train! |
Southern Railway System |
- 8 pgs |
Passenger advertising campaign in selected on-line newspapers, see drawings and accompanying poems below. |
| A.2 (3) | Railroad Comes of Age and the Best Friend of Charleston, The |
Mary L.and Albert M. Langley |
1970 14 pgs |
The historic South Carolina Canal and Rail Road published by the Augusta Chapter of the NRHS. |
| A.2 (4) | South Carolina History Illustrated |
Siegler, Carter |
1970 |
Feb 1970, Vol 1, No 1, History of the Best Friend of Charleston |
| RECORDINGS |
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| A2.(5) | Charleston Steam |
Charleston Chapter NRHS |
Record of a collection
of sounds from the steam engines operated by and for the Charleston
Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society (Best Friend of Charleston, Engine # 630, Engine # 1, and Engine # 44) Note: poor quality sound on 33¼ record |
SOUTHERN RAILWAY ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
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| There once was a gourmet, we've heard, Thought flying was simply absurd, Just one little flap Put his food in his lap Now it's travel by train for this bird! |
An experienced traveler we know, Chooses train as the best way to go; He gets lots of rest Arrives feeling his best With no worries about fog, sleet or snow. |
There was an Exec who got shook, Whenever a plane ride he took; The get-up-and-go Would chill him like snow So now it's by train hook or crook. |
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| There was a bone tired Exec, Who went on an overnight trek; He traveled by train Instead of a plane And got lots of sleep for his check. |
There is a wise traveling man, Who learned to become our great fan; By taking the train He misses the strain So travels with us when he can. |
There was a gray-flanneled tycoon, Felt overnight train trips a boon; Besides lot of rest, He'd dine on the best, And get to his meeting as soon. |
Avoid the Strain - Ride the Train, Southern
Rwy Advertising
Campaign