Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 The times, they are a-changin’ RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. 10 Letters from our readers NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 When a DCC decoder won’t hold an address STEP BY […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 A subject too big for one issue NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 How do I remove printing from a model? STEP BY STEP, pg. 22 Scratchbuild an abandoned house […]
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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 Items from the Amherst show QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 18 S GAUGE NOW AND THEN, pg. 20 VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 21 WEEKEND WORKSHOP, pg. 48 New life for […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 A welcome step toward clarity NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 20 What roads had merchandise service cars? STEP BY STEP, pg. 24 Detailing a station scene DCC CURRENTS, pg. 54 […]
In every issue News p. 4 CSX draws scrutiny about restoration of Gulf Coast Amtrak service Preservation p. 46 Q&A with Nashville Steam’s 4-8-4 No. 576 keepers Train-Watching p. 48 Hot spot: Kenova, W.Va., home to the classic CSX-NS over-under placement, origin of railfan photography, and more […]
Paradise lost – and found Picture it: Orbisonia, 1941. The shop and yard of Pennsylvania’s narrow gauge East Broad Top are humming with activity during William Moedinger’s visit for Trains magazine (see page 6). In 2022 you’ll be able to relive those times with the revived East Broad Top operation. Nonprofit EBT Foundation Inc. expects […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Things to see and places to go – at last NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show report ASK MR, pg. 18 What does a scale test car do? STEP BY STEP, […]
PLUS Brass engine fix-up Taking the mystery out of brass Add a metal foundry An industry you can model Visit an iron ore hauler An inspiring 23 x 27-foot HO layout You’re the power desk Operating tips from the prototype Add a paved roadway Convincing concrete quickly Modeling a small town Operating possibilities abound […]
In every issue News p. 4 Lessons from the soon-to-be late Montana Rail Link Preservation p. 46 A new future for Rock Island’s Silvis Shops Train-Watching p. 48 Short line: Wisconsin & Southern’s Northern Division […]
In every issue News p. 5 Meet the new CEOs at Amtrak and Norfolk Southern Bill Stephens p. 8 Why we need true transcontinental railroads: Uniting East and West would boost traffic Brian Solomon p. 9 Traffic problems and solutions: Learning from history to shift traffic from highways to railroads Preservation p. 44 Saving a […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 The Ultimate Guide returns! RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. 10 Letters from our readers NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 What are gondolas with covers carrying? STEP BY STEP, pg. 22 […]
