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 […]
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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. […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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In every issue News, p. 4 Class I railroads take a fresh look at mergers, and Amtrak cuts management jobs Bill Stephens, p. 10 How do railroads get into our blood? Preservation, p. 46 Mt. Rainier Scenic copes after a devastating fire, and the T1 Trust project has a new home Brian Solomon, p. 48 […]
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Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 What’s the right size layout for you? NEWS AND REVIEWS, pg. 10 Hobby industry news RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. 16 Letters from our readers ASK MR, pg. 18 Burlington Northern renumbering STEP BY STEP, pg. 22 […]
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In every issue News, p. 4 CSX fights operating issues; the FRA rescinds a Texas high-speed rail grant Bill Stephens, p. 12 Fight over freight delays could hit Amtrak’s wallet History with Hankey, p. 14 Train music or music in trains Brian Solomon, p. 48 Handy tools for a photographer seeking trains Preservation, p. 50 […]
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Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 You could be the author we’re looking for! NEWS AND REVIEWS, pg. 10 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 19 Any ideas for building a workbench? STEP BY STEP, pg. 23 A flag for the Kingfield […]
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Welcome – Celebrating railroad history Head End – A potpourri of railroad history, then and now Fast Mail – Letters from our readers Mileposts – Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe True Color – Santa Fe at Del Mar racetrack The Way It Was – Tales from railfans and railroaders Classics Today – Saving Silver Splendor […]
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