MR Insider: National New York Central Railroad Museum

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page While MRVP Producer David Popp and MR Editor Neil Besougloff were heading to Cleveland, Ohio, for the NMRA National Convention 2014, they took a side trip to Elkhart, Ind., to visit the National New York Central Museum. Steam, diesel and electric motive power […]

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10 must-see railroad engineering landmarks

Ten must-see railroad engineering landmarks: While unfortunate to lose the steepest, U.S. standard-gauge climb in North Carolina’s Saluda Grade, there are thankfully many other railroad engineering landmarks across North America that continue to stand the test of time. Whether experiencing them by train, trackside or a mixture of both, here are our ten must-sees from […]

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Tourist railroads in the Northeastern United States

Northeast tourist railroads you must visit include premium museums, scenic lines in different gauges, and everything in between. From Trains Magazine’s Tourist Trains Guidebook, here’s our list of tourist railroads, museums, and displays to experience across the region. Northeast Tourist Railroads and Museums Connecticut Essex Steam Train and Riverboat – 1 Railroad Avenue, Essex Where […]

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Indiana tourist railroads you must visit

Whether you’re looking to take a scenic train ride across the “Canal Route” or yearning for the glory days of big steam, the state of Indiana has you covered! From Trains Magazine’s Tourist Trains Guidebook, here are the various tourist railroads, museums, and displays you must visit across the Hoosier State. Indiana Tourist Railroads and […]

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Illinois tourist railroads you must visit

Four EMD products are lined up at the Illinois Railway Museum – one of many Illinois tourist railroads you must visit: Chicago & North Western F7A No. 411; Amtrak AEM-7 No. 945; Santa Fe FP45 No. 92; and Canadian Pacific SD40-2F No. 9023. The first three are from the IRM collection; the ex-Central Maine & […]

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Summer travel tips for heritage railroads

Travel tips for heritage railroads North America has a plethora of classic railroading to offer and the summer travel season is the busiest time for many heritage railroads across the country. Yet, each railroad makes its own schedule and days of operation. So careful advanced planning can help make the most your railroad visits and […]

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Travel: A visit to the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum

Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum WELCOME to the first of my monthly travel investigations, where I’ll explore a great railroad journey, a special destination, or a historic experience. I plan to visit some of the most interesting railroads operating today, while also leading Trains readers down less-traveled paths to seek out the hidden gems of railroading. […]

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Most versatile: Canadian National U-class 4-8-4 locomotives

Canadian National U-class 4-8-4 locomotives proved to be the most versatile of the type operated in North America.   It’s generally accepted that the ultimate in steam power was the 4-8-4 Northern type, if defined by criteria that includes speed, power, technology, and, perhaps most importantly, versatility. A lot of railroads capped off the steam […]

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Adirondack Railroad profile

The Adirondack Railroad offers excursions behind classic diesel locomotives over 69 miles of the former New York Central’s Adirondack Division from Utica to Big Moose. Choices The Adirondack Railroad offers day-long excursions all the way from Utica to Big Moose, with a stop at Thendara, up to four times a week from mid-July through mid-October. […]

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