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PLUS Motivation for motive power Introduction Sound for legacy locomotives – F units A little soldering goes a long way How to detail, paint, and decal a locomotive Give a road switcher a new look How diesel facilities work A lot of work goes on behind the scenes between road trips Speed matching for DCC […]
In every issue News p. 4 Latest in rail labor dispute, Q&A with CSX’s newly appointed president, and California buys hydrogen-powered trainsets for Amtrak Preservation p. 42 UP’s 2-10-2 No. 5511 moves for the first time in 50 years Train-Watching p. 46 Short line: Beautiful New England scenes along the Massachusetts Coastal RR […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 When is your realism level good enough? NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 Speed matching DCC locomotives for better consisting STEP BY STEP, pg. 24 How to weather a modern […]
In every issue News p. 4 The Illinois Railway Museum hosts an event for EMD’s 100th anniversary Preservation p. 50 Major parts of Union Pacific’s heritage fleet find new home Train-Watching p. 52 Trinidad Loop: BNSF’s winding way through the hills of central Washington State […]
In every issue News p. 4 What’s next in the rail-labor dispute; a Chinese-made QJ steam locomotive makes a memorable run in the mid- west before inspection Preservation p. 44 First new coach arrives at East Broad Top Train-Watching p. 46 The Chesapeake & Indiana combines unique motive power and photo possibilities […]
Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 LETTERS, pg. 6 MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 8 PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10 NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 Atlas O offerings, special cars, In Memoriam QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 20 S GAUGE NOW AND THEN, pg. 22 VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 23 REVIEWS, pg. 50 Atlas O […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 An addition, a loss, and a bit of change NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 How do I fill rail gaps on my N scale layout? RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. […]
In every issue News p. 4 The Surface Transportation Board orders railroads to resubmit service plans Preservation p. 44 National Railroad Museum restores a unique hospital car Train-Watching p. 46 Hot spot: The small town of Fort Montgomery, N.Y. on the Hudson River has big-time train action […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 All aboard for the next leg of the trip NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 What does freight car lettering mean? STEP BY STEP, pg. 24 Quick and easy gondola […]
Welcome Get busy livin’ Head End A potpourri railroad history, then and now Fast Mail Letters from readers on our Spring 2022 issue True Color Dramatic demonstration Mileposts Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe The Way It Was Tales from railfans and railroaders Car Stop Preserved Great Lakes EMDs Bumping Post Santa Fe at Shawnee, Okla. […]
In every issue News p. 4 Rail labor-management issues continue to build Preservation p. 44 Trust group displays Pennsy T1-class 4-4-4-4 boiler, shows tangible progress Train-Watching p. 46 Short line: Ontario Southland Railway […]
In every issue News p. 4 The Surface Transportation Board takes a hard look at the state of railroad service Preservation p. 44 Major parts of Union Pacific’s heritage fleet find new home Train-Watching p. 46 Hot spot: UP and BNSF trains battle California’s rugged Tehachapi Mountains […]
