November 2022

Red CN locomotive on cover of November 2022 issue

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 […]

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October 2022

Trains October 2022 issue cover

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 […]

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September/October 2022

CTT September/October 2022 issue

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 […]

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October 2022

October 2022 issue cover

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. […]

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September 2022

picture of train on cover

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 […]

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September 2022

september issue cover

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 […]

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Classic Trains, Summer 2022

Classic Trains' Summer 2022 issue cover

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. […]

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August 2022

Norfolk Southern on cover

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 […]

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July 2022

4-6-2 locomotive on cover

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 […]

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June 2022

June 2022 cover of Trains magazine

In every issue News p. 4 Parties line up to seek conditions for CP-KCS merger Preservation p. 42 Museum works to save two rare NYC electric locomotives Train-Watching p. 46 Short line: Burlington Junction Railway […]

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Spring 2022

Classic Trains Spring 2022 magazine cover

Welcome  I Like Trains, too Head End  A potpourri railroad history, then and now Fast Mail  Letters from readers on our Winter 2021 issue True Color  A fan for life? Mileposts  Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe The Way It Was  Tales from railfans and railroaders Car Stop  Locals in the Lehigh Valley Bumping Post  Toledo’s […]

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July/August 2022

July/August 2022 cover

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 Amtrak engine; Menards ore cars; SceniKing backdrops; plus more QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 20 S GAUGE NOW AND THEN, pg. 22 VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 23 REVIEWS, […]

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