May 2021

Trains Magazine May 2021 issue cover

In every issue News p. 4 New twists on existing technology: container system for auto racks, bus-light rail hybrid Bill Stephens p. 9 Ron Batory set new standard at FRA Brian Solomon p. 10 Looking back at Amtrak at 50 Preservation p. 46 Restoration of B&O EA No. 51 Train-Watching p. 48 Hot spot: Alexandria, […]

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June 2021

2021 june cover

Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Even better than the real thing NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Hobby industry news RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. 18 Letters from our readers ASK MR, pg. 20 Why were so many hoppers parked in the middle […]

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April 2021

Trains April 2021 issue cover

In every issue News p. 4 Interview: NJ Transit CEO discusses successful effort to meet PTC deadline Bill Stephens p. 9 A house near the tracks: There’s no better place to learn to love trains Brian Solomon p. 10 Passenger and freight separation? Considering the effects of dividing railroad networks Preservation p. 44 Eight events to look forward to in 2021 Train-Watching p. […]

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May 2021

May cover

Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 5 LETTERS, pg. 6 MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 8 PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10 NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 Collectible cars, Frank Ellison repro building, Plasticville, U.S.A. book VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 17 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 18 GREATEST FIND, pg. 29 A colorful Lionel set from J.C. […]

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May 2021

Cover image of May 2021 Model Railroad magazine.

Also in this issue:  FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 6 Big results from modest-sized layouts NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 10 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 What kind of food goes in what kind of car? REHAB MY RAILROAD, pg. 22 A compact yard office for Jones Island DCC CURRENTS, pg. 44 Adding sound to […]

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March 2021

Model Railroader Cover image from March 2021.

More in this issue FROM THE EDITOR •Dreaming, planning, and model railroading NEWS & PRODUCTS •Hobby industry news ASK MR •What’s a demonstrator locomotive? REHAB MY RAILROAD •Adding water scenes to Jones Island DCC CURRENTS •Digitrax UT6D throttle and Peco Unifrogs PRODUCT REVIEWS •Atlas Classic HO Scale RSD-5 diesel •Kitwood Hill Models 36-foot On30 •Athearn […]

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Winter 2020

Cover of the Winter 2020 issue of Classic Trains.

More in this issue WELCOME •J. David Ingles, 1941-2020 FAST MAIL •Letters from readers on our Fall 2020 issue THE WAY IT WAS •Tales from rail fans and railroaders BUMPING POST •FEC’s Miami station HEAD END •A potpourri of railroad history, then and now TRUE COLOR ‘Pere Marquette’ passing Rougemere MILEPOSTS Commentary by Kevin P. […]

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March 2021

Trains Magazine March 2021 cover

More in this issue NEWS •Railroads and automated trucks •Hydrogen-powered trains •Battery power in Europe BRIAN SOLOMON •Observing enduring technologies: Piecing together history from details in an old photo BILL STEPHENS •Modern marvel: the BNSF Railway and Union Pacific coal Joint Line TRAIN-WATCHING •Hot-spot: Columbia River Gorge ASK TRAINS •EMD vs. GE heritage units •Flat […]

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Spring 2021

Classic Trains' Winter 2021 cover

Welcome South of the border, the show went on Head End A potpourri railroad history, then and now Fast Mail Letters from readers on our Winter 2020 issue True Color Canadian Pacific “Royal Hudson” Mileposts Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe The Way It Was Tales from railfans and railroaders Car Stop Winnipeg trolleys Classics Today […]

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April 2021

magazine cover

More in this issue FROM THE EDITOR •The hard work of having fun RAILWAY POST OFFICE •Letters from our readers NEWS & PRODUCTS •Hobby industry news ASK MR •How do I convert couplers on N scale cars REHAB MY RAILROAD •Tank cars for Jones Island DCC CURRENTS •Dealing with reversing sections PRODUCT REVIEWS •Kitwood Hill […]

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