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Welcome – Never stop learning Head End – A potpourri of railroad history, then and now Fast Mail – Letters from our readers True Color – Rush hour at Kansas City The Way It Was – Tales from railfans and railroaders Looking Back – Santa Fe all the way […]
Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 The benefits of club membership YOUR LETTERS, pg. 6 YOUR PHOTOS, pg. 8 NEWS & REVIEWS, pg. 12 Trainz acquires Lionel parts; LCCA founder turns 90; new Atlas items, Menards freight cars, and more QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, pg. 18 Cleaning postwar rolling stock, converting MTH diesel to […]
In every issue News, p. 4 Steve Angel replaces Joe Hinrichs as CSX chief executive officer Bill Stephens, p. 14 Three days in August will shape the merger debate John P. Hankey, p. 16 Will there be one big railroad? Preservation, p. 40 The National Railroad Museum opens its riverfront expansion Brian Solomon, p. 44 […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Using our modeling to inspire memories NEWS AND REVIEWS, pg. 10 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 What’s in a paint scheme? RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. 22 Letters from our readers STEP BY STEP, pg. […]
Also in this issue: 90+ must-see destination layouts! A handy location map! And more! […]
In every issue News, p. 4 Amtrak launches Mardi Gras service on the Gulf Coast, debuts NextGen Acela Bill Stephens, p. 12 European passenger trains can dazzle — or disappoint John P. Hankey, p. 14 Memories of Ross Rowland and running No. 614 Preservation, p. 52 The Baltimore Streetcar Museum plans a $28 million new […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Anniversaries and milestones NEWS AND REVIEWS, pg. 10 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 Milwaukee, Racine & Troy western terminus STEP BY STEP, pg. 24 Swinging into autumn with handbuilt oak trees ON OPERATION, pg. […]
In every issue News, p. 4 Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern to seek merger creating U.S. coast-to-coast railroad Bill Stephens, p. 12 Single-line service would boost intermodal John P. Hankey, p. 14 Steamtown, the railroad-focused national park, is at a crossroads Brian Solomon, p. 48 Fall foliage season is a great time for railroad adventure Preservation, […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Novi convention: Not your father’s NMRA NEWS AND REVIEWS, pg. 10 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 17 Understanding N scale couplers STEP BY STEP, pg. 24 Do-it-yourself building interiors PROTOTYPE TO MODEL, pg. 60 Fisher […]
Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 Solving a Marx mystery YOUR LETTERS, pg. 6 YOUR PHOTOS, pg. 8 NEWS & REVIEWS, pg. 12 Lionel U28C diesel, MTH Bump-N-Go trolley, Menards mine shaft, custom runs, and more COLLECTIBLE CLASSICS, pg. 18 Lionel’s No. 395 Floodlight Tower QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, pg. 58 Wire a signal […]
In every issue News, p. 4 Newly merged CPKC faces service issues on the former Kansas City Southern Bill Stephens, p. 10 CPKC’s tech troubles cast doubt on new mergers History with Hankey, p. 12 Pullman porters and their long fight for equity Brian Solomon, p. 46 Fathers, sons, and a lifetime love of trains […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Adding skills adds to our enjoyment NEWS AND REVIEWS, pg. 10 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 Why won’t my N scale freight cars roll? STEP BY STEP, pg. 23 How to model ball signals […]
