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Trains Magazine (1940-today) At a chaotic time in history — World War II, atomic bombs, the birth of the Cold War — founder Al Kalmbach published the first issue of Trains Magazine. Many great things were happening in the 1940s alongside the many bad. For instance, the Slinky was also invented around this time. In […]
David Parks’ Cumberland West in HO scale | In this Trains.com Video exclusive, modeler David Parks shares his large HO (1:87) scale layout built in Northern California. David has deftly combined elements of the Baltimore & Ohio and Western Maryland railroads as they operated in 1953 in and around Cumberland, Maryland. As narrated by 0ur […]
Trains LIVE — Trains milestone — 12-27-2023 — For the 1,000th time the presses have rolled to produce another issue of Trains Magazine. As Carl Swanson, current Trains editor, noted: It is rare for a publication to reach the milestone of 1,000 issues. Trains is the second magazine in the Kalmbach family to do so […]
‘Tis the season to enjoy illuminated Metra trains routing along the rails of the commuter lines around and about Chicago, Ill. Happy Holidays! […]
Experience the enchantment of the holiday season in Essex, Connecticut. Join the festive North Pole Express at Valley Railroad, where the magic of Christmas comes alive. With sold-out trains and staggering demand, this seasonal tradition has become a vital part of the community, attracting thousands eager to share in the joy. […]
Trains LIVE — How Diesel & Electric Locomotives Work — 12-13-2023 — The combination of the diesel engine and electric traction motor revolutionized railroading. In the past century, the diesel and its companion electric locomotive have advanced from new technology to some of the most high-tech vehicles on steel wheels. Finding out what goes on […]
Norfolk Southern’s Bristol Line, departing from the mainline at Walton, Virginia, west to Bristol is a vital cog in the Class One railroad’s system. Originally, the Norfolk & Western mainline routed from the coast at Norfolk to a connection with the Southern Railway at Bristol. These days the route handles a lot of freight moving […]
Explore Ely, Nevada, and experience the rich history of the Nevada Northern Railway, one of the best-preserved tourist railroads in the United States. Originally built for copper ore transport, this 140-mile railway, now operating under the White Pine Historical Railroad Foundation, showcases various steam locomotives. With ongoing restoration projects and a recent $10 million grant, […]
Trains LIVE — Museum of the American Railroad expands — 11-29-2023 — In 2013 the Museum of the American Railroad moved the last of its 65-piece rolling stock collection from Dallas to its new home in Frisco, Texas. Before the museum began its move, there was a plan. Not just a plan to get the […]
Embark on a captivating journey through the picturesque landscapes of Big Sky country during Summer 2023. Join railfan/videographer Tom Danneman on a railfanning adventure along Montana Rail Link (MRL), capturing the essence of the railroad “Blues” before its imminent takeover by BNSF. Witness unexpected turns, like a bridge collapse in Reed Point and rare train […]
Come along with Trains.com host Gerry Leone, as he explores the production facilities of Sievers Benchwork, located on Washington Island, Wisconsin. With master carpenters Barb Cornell and Butch Young guiding us through the manufacturing process, learn how model railroad framework fabricated with pre-drilled holes and modular designs, revolutionized benchwork construction! Discover additional insights about its history, […]
Trains LIVE — Rail safety week 2023 — 11-15-2023 — Every 3 hours someone is involved in a collision with or is killed by a train. During the annual Rail Safety Week, Operation Lifesaver, working with the railroads and law enforcement, focuses our attention on train safety. See Tracks. Think Train. It is a mantra […]
