Atlantic Coast Despatch
An old 1924 newspaper clipping that my mother mailed to me inspired this painting. Under the picture was information about the railroad shop crew at Florence Atlantic Coast Line after they captured the world record for freight car construction completing their feat in only forty eight and one-half man-hours. My grandfather, L.F. Barr, and my great uncle, Alex Barr, were part of the railroad crew. Painting this piece provided a very emotional and inspiring rush of feelings. I wanted to capture the atmosphere and the ghosts of yesterday. (Note that the spelling of “despatch” is correct. That was the old form of spelling in 1924.
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