Southern Railway Historical Documents
A collection of primary source documents relating to the Southern Railway System. These are presented for historical and research purposes. Additional employee timetables and operating documents will be added as they become available.
Operating Documents
| Document | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 Paint Guide | 1946 | Southern Railway internal memorandum specifying paint colors and application standards for motive power and equipment. A key reference for modelers. |
| Seniority List — Danville & Winston-Salem Divisions | July 1, 1931 | Employee seniority roster for the Danville and Winston-Salem Divisions of the Southern Railway. A valuable primary source for operational and personnel history. |
Employee Timetables
Employee timetables (ETTs) are the internal operating documents issued to train crews, giving detailed station timings, speed limits, siding capacities, and special instructions. They differ from public timetables in the level of operational detail they contain.
| Division / Territory | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Additional employee timetables will be added here as they are digitized and cleared for sharing. | ||
All documents are presented for historical research and educational purposes. If you have Southern Railway employee timetables or other primary source documents you would like to contribute, please contact Dave.