The DeFeo Groupe | Author Todd DeFeo

Wine, Cheese & History. What’s Not to Love?
2021-11-11 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | GA
Considering a trip to France? What about Paris? What are the regions? What should I focus on to plan a trip? This salon offers the opportunity to get an overview of the regions in France and some thoughts about travel from an experienced wanderlust guide.
Todd DeFeo is a writer, marketer and wanderer. A New Jersey native and Atlanta resident, Todd has worked in the media, public relations and publishing sectors and previously worked for newspapers in Georgia and Tennessee and worldwide PR firms. He has written for several online publications and views writing as an excuse to explore the world, whether down the street or on another continent. He is editor of Railfanning.org and Sightseers’ Delight.
For more, visit http://www.maryandmarthasplace.com/wca21/.

RevFest (Fall 2021)
2021-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Rev Coffee Roasters, 1680 Spring Rd SE B, Smyrna, GA, 30080, United States

2021 Piedmont Division Model Train Show
2021-10-02 - 2021-10-03 | Clarence Brown Conference Center, 5450 GA-20, Cartersville, GA, 30121, United States
Author Todd DeFeo will be selling and signing copies of his railroad history books, including the only complete histories of the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville and Indiana, Alabama & Texas railroads and his newest book about the Northeast Corridor.

59th Atlanta Model Train and Railroadiana Show
2021-08-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Gas South District, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA, United States

Tri-State Presents: Northeast Corridor with Todd DeFeo
2021-07-15 19:00 - 21:00 | GA
Virtual Webinar on Zoom!
The Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington is perhaps the single most significant stretch of railroad in the country, connecting dozens of cities like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City. The line carries thousands of passengers daily on a mix of long-distance, regional, and commuter trains. Before it emerged as a vital stretch of railway, some of the earliest railroads in America created a foundation for the future corridor. They constructed a patchwork of lines that laid the groundwork for the Northeast Corridor of today, which later formed integral portions of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. The impact of this line is still felt in the many communities that developed along the tracks. While the Northeast Corridor continues to evolve, it remains as relevant as it was when the original developers conceived the rail link nearly two centuries ago.
Todd DeFeo has studied railroads since growing up alongside the Northeast Corridor in New Jersey. He is editor of Railfanning.org and founder of The DeFeo Groupe. The images that help make up the visual history in this book come from some of the many libraries, museums, and organizations dedicated to preserving railroad history, the archives of Railfanning.org, and the author’s collection.
The regular membership meeting for July will be held on July 8th. This event will include the presentation only.
The presentation will start promptly at 7:00 PM. Click here to register in advance for the webinar. Attendees will need to register in advance for the webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The presentation will continue on Zoom and be simulcast on our Facebook page after. All are welcome to attend!
http://www.tristaterail.org/events/2021/07/15

Author Todd DeFeo Presents on the Northeast Corridor to the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society
2021-04-15 19:30 | GA
Please check back for more information.

Singer/Songwriter Todd DeFeo Performs at Rev Fest
2021-04-10 11:30 - 12:30 | Rev Coffee Roasters, 1680 Spring Rd SE B, Smyrna, GA, 30080, United States

NMRA Piedmont Division Meeting
2021-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | GA

If you don’t succeed, try again … One community’s “success” with the railroad
2021-02-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee St. NW, Kennesaw, GA, 30144, United States
This is a members only event for the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History.
Different communities had wildly different relationships with the railroad.
The state-owned Western & Atlantic Railroad shaped many communities in North Georgia, but a community like Clarksville, Tennessee, struggled mightily for decades to attract and build a railroad. While Georgia had a state-owned organization, the neighbors to the north had to find the capital to build a railroad. First, they built the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad.
When a larger railroad bought it, they tried again with nearly the same plan, an ambitious proposal to build the Indiana, Alabama & Texas Railroad between Mobile, Alabama, and Evansville, Indiana. Instead, they managed to build 30 miles in Kentucky and Tennessee.
“If you don’t succeed, try again.” Right?
About Todd DeFeo
Author Todd DeFeo has studied railroads since growing up alongside the Northeast Corridor line in New Jersey. He is the editor of Railfanning.org and founder of The DeFeo Groupe. Today, he lives near the historic Western & Atlantic. He has written books about the Western & Atlantic, the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville and the Indiana, Alabama & Texas railroads. He has also published a book about the history of streetcars in Clarksville, Tennessee. DeFeo is an avid traveler, photographer, amateur historian, a Civil War buff, a ferroequinologist and part-time folk singer. But, DeFeo has made a habit of mixing business and fun. In 2002, he launched Railfanning.org, one of the most popular websites dedicated to the hobby of train-watching. DeFeo is also editor of Sightseers’ Delight, a travel site.

Georgia Society of Ferroequinologists
2020-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | GA

Vinings Rotary: History of the Western & Atlantic Railroad
2020-08-12 12:00 - 13:30 | GA
Author Todd DeFeo will discuss the history of the Western & Atlantic Railroad and its impact on surrounding communities, including Smyrna.
Program: The State of Georgia chartered the Western & Atlantic Railroad in 1836. The railroad aided in the development and growth of many communities between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tennessee. In constructing the railroad, workers created a winding route that cut its way across the North Georgia landscape. During the Civil War, both armies used this vital artery, and it was the setting for one of the war’s most iconic events, the Great Locomotive Chase. The state still owns the Western & Atlantic and has leased it since 1870.
Biography: Smyrna resident Todd DeFeo has studied railroads since growing up alongside the Northeast Corridor line in New Jersey. He is the editor of Railfanning.org and founder of The DeFeo Groupe. Today, he lives near the historic Western & Atlantic.
He has written books about the Western & Atlantic and the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville railroads. In August, DeFeo is publishing books about the Indiana, Alabama & Texas Railroad and the history of streetcars in Clarksville, Tennessee.
DeFeo is an avid traveler, photographer, amateur historian, a Civil War buff, a ferroequinologist and part-time folk singer. But, DeFeo has made a habit of mixing business and fun. In 2002, he launched Railfanning.org, one of the most popular websites dedicated to the hobby of train-watching. DeFeo is also editor of Sightseers’ Delight, a travel site.

Concert: Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia
2020-08-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Highway, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States

Rescheduled: Western & Atlantic Bus Tour
2020-05-16 | Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee St. NW, Kennesaw, GA, 30144, United States
THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO COVID-19
The Kennesaw Museum Foundation is sponsoring a guided tour of the Western & Atlantic Railroad on May 16. Author Todd DeFeo will lead the tour, highlighting key landmarks along the route and the history of the state-owned railroad and its role in helping North Georgia grow. DeFeo is the author of “Images of Rail: Western & Atlantic Railroad,” released July 1 by Arcadia Publishing. Please stay tuned for additional details.

Canceled: Caboose History at the Southeastern Railway Museum
2020-04-04 - 2020-04-05 | GA
This event has been canceled because of COVID-19.
Author Todd DeFeo will present information on the history of cabooses during the Southeastern Railway Museum’s Caboose Days. The museum will host Caboose Days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2020, and Sunday, April 5, 2020.

58th Atlanta Model Train and Railroadiana Show
2020-01-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Infinite Energy Forum, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth, GA, 30097, United States

DeFeo to highlight Western & Atlantic Railroad in Smyrna
2019-10-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Smyrna Public Library, 100 Village Green Circle SE, Smyrna, GA, 30080, United States
Sunday, October 6, 2019
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Smyrna Public Library, Meeting Room
Speaker: Todd DeFeo, author of Western & Atlantic Railroad
Author Todd DeFeo will discuss the history of the Western & Atlantic Railroad and its impact on surrounding communities, including Smyrna.
The State of Georgia chartered the Western & Atlantic Railroad in 1836. The railroad aided in the development and growth of many communities between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tennessee. In constructing the railroad, workers created a winding route that cut its way across the North Georgia landscape. During the Civil War, both armies used this vital artery, and it was the setting for one of the war’s most iconic events, the Great Locomotive Chase. The state still owns the Western & Atlantic and has leased it since 1870.
Speaker Biography: Todd DeFeo has studied railroads since growing up alongside the Northeast Corridor line in New Jersey. He is the editor of Railfanning.org and founder of The DeFeo Groupe. Today, he lives near the historic Western & Atlantic. The images that help make up the visual history in this book come from the many libraries and museums dedicated to preserving the Western & Atlantic’s history, the archives of Railfanning.org, and the author’s collection.

ReMix 2019: Denison Entrepreneurship Summit
2019-09-19 | Denison University, 100 W. College Street, Granville, OH, 43023, United States
Todd DeFeo, founder of The DeFeo Groupe, will address ReMix, the Denison Entrepreneurship Summit, this September. The award-winning writer will present “From the deepest valley to the highest mountain.” DeFeo, the editor of Railfanning.org and Sightseers’ Delight, is a graduate of Denison University, where he majored in history. He is publishing a pair of books this year, one on the Western & Atlantic Railroad and the other on the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville railroad. For more information on the books, visit Railfanning.org/books.

Western & Atlantic Railroad Author Appears at The Powder Springs Farmers Market
2019-09-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Powder Springs Farmers Market, 4451 Marietta Street, Powder Springs, GA, 30127, United States
September 12th Meet Todd DeFeo with recent release Western & Atlantic Railroad
This title should be of great interest to our history and local Georgia crowd! Come meet him at The Powder Springs Farmers Market author booth from 4-8 PM.
The State of Georgia chartered the Western & Atlantic Railroad in 1836. The railroad aided in the development and growth of many communities between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tennessee. In constructing the railroad, workers created a winding route that cut its way across the North Georgia landscape. During the Civil War, both armies used this vital artery, and it was the setting for one of the war’s most iconic events, the Great Locomotive Chase. The state still owns the Western & Atlantic and has leased it since 1870. The line remains an essential part of North Georgia and is a backbone of the region’s industry. As Atlanta ponders its transportation future, it is important to remember that without the Western & Atlantic, Atlanta would not be the city it is today.

57th Atlanta Model Train and Railroadiana Show
2019-08-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Infinite Energy Forum, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth, GA, 30097, United States
Author Todd DeFeo will sign copies of his new book on the Western & Atlantic Railroad during the 57th Atlanta Model Train and Railroadiana Show.

Western & Atlantic Railroad Book Signing at Acworth Bookstore
2019-08-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Acworth Bookstore, 4857 N. Main Street, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
Author Todd DeFeo will sign copies of his new book, a history of the Western & Atlantic Railroad, during a book signing in Acworth. DeFeo will appear from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Acworth Bookstore in Acworth, Georgia. DeFeo, the owner of The DeFeo Groupe and editor of Railfanning.org, is also writing a book about the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad, which publishes on Oct. 14.

Book Signing and Presentation at the Southeastern Railway Museum
2019-08-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Highway, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Todd DeFeo will sign copies of his book about the Western & Atlantic Railroad and share stories about the line during a special event at the Southeastern Railway Museum. DeFeo’s appearance coincides with the Museum’s special “Trains, Trucks & Tractors” event.

Western & Atlantic Railroad Book Signing in Rome, Georgia
2019-07-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Dogwood Books, 240 Broad Street, Rome, GA, 30161, United States
Author Todd DeFeo will sign copies of his new book about the Western & Atlantic Railroad during a book signing from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Dogwood Books in historic Rome, Georgia. The state of Georgia chartered the Western & Atlantic in 1836 and still owns the railroad, which runs from Atlanta to Chattanooga. In Kingston, Georgia, the line interchanged with the Rome Railroad, which completed the journey to Rome. For more information on the book, visit https://railfanning.org/books.

Concert: DeFeo Performs at the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia
2019-03-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Highway, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Singer/songwriter Todd DeFeo will perform sardonic and topical folk songs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 24. His set will include the debut of several new railroad-inspired songs.
