Thirty-seven years ago, Montana businessman Dennis Washington entered into a 60-year lease with Burlington Northern for nearly 1,000 miles of ex-Northern Pacific Railway trackage and launched the Montana Rail Link. The newly created Class II regional stretched from Spokane, Wash., across southern Montana to Huntley, a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it community not far from Billings, Mont. The railroad […]
In every issue News, p. 4 Canadian high speed rail moves forward Bill Stephens, p. 10 CSX CEO Joe Hinrichs’ mission: better employee relations History with Hankey, p. 12 Cataloging connections Brian Solomon, p. 44 How to make the most of an extended trip Preservation, p. 52 Alaska Railroad’s gold spike is returning to the […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 What’s your scale? NEWS AND REVIEWS, pg. 10 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 17 Selecting the right wire size STEP BY STEP, pg. 24 Quick and easy car card racks ON OPERATION, pg. 53 Checkbox […]
In every issue News, p. 4 California drops zero-emission locomotive rule Bill Stephens, p. 8 BNSF’s double-tracking persistence pays off History with Hankey, p. 10 A railroad-themed float at a president’s inauguration Great Railfan Roads, p. 42 Route 66 is the country’s greatest railfan road Brian Solomon, p. 50 United Kingdom celebrates two centuries of […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 What about all of the people? NEWS AND REVIEWS, pg. 10 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 16 Tips for modeling station signs RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. 21 Letters from our readers STEP BY STEP, pg. […]
Welcome – Still has the connections Head End – A potpourri of railroad history, then and now Mileposts – Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe True Color – Katy green-and-yellow Short Rails – Illinois Central in Wisconsin The Way It Was – Tales from railfans and railroaders Classics Today – Preserved NYC steam Looking Back – […]
Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 YOUR LETTERS, pg. 6 YOUR PHOTOS, pg. 8 NEWS & REVIEWS, pg. 13 Lionel Base3, MTH FP45, Atlas GP38-2, LCCA boxcar, and more COLLECTIBLE CLASSICS, pg. 17 Wyandotte Toys windup train set QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, pg. 66 Lionel F3s won’t run; 022 switches are sluggish, and more […]
In every issue News, p. 4 VIA Rail Canada’s equipment request includes dome cars; Trains.com forums return Bill Stephens, p. 8 UP-short line deal aims to improve service John Hankey, p. 10 Why 2025? Railroading’s bicentennial is surprisingly complex Great Railfan Roads, p. 44 Follow California 99 for busy Central Valley railroad action Brian Solomon, […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 What is the ‘play value’ in model railroading? NEWS AND REVIEWS, pg. 10 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 16 MR&T paint scheme history STEP BY STEP, pg. 19 Do-it-yourself photo backdrops ON OPERATION, pg. 60 […]
In every issue News, p. 4 G&W’s CEO says the rail industry needs to innovate; Amtrak launches Floridian Bill Stephens, p. 8 What will happen if railroads can’t grow? John Hankey, p. 10 When disaster strikes, are railroads obligated to help the communities they serve? Brian Solomon, p. 48 Changing trains is an opportunity for […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Making accurate models from reality NEWS AND REVIEWS, pg. 10 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 Where to find HO scale double-shelf couplers RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. 22 Letters from our readers STEP BY STEP, […]
In every issue News, p. 6 CSX and Norfolk Southern hit hard by Hurricane Helene Bill Stephens, p. 10 Railroads should use steam to polish their images John Hankey, p. 12 The enduring connection between Christmas and trains Great Railfan Roads, p. 44 Rail action on both banks of the upper Mississippi River Brian Solomon, […]
