Spend a sunny morning watching trains at Vancouver, Wash., in March 2017. You’ll see BNSF Railway and Union Pacific freight at the Portland, Ore., metro area’s premier railfan spot! […]
Trains Presents: Vancouver, Wash., hot spot
Section: Railroading
Trains Presents: Butler, Ind., hot spot
Join Trains Presents video contributor Chris Wehman for a look at Norfolk Southern’s busy junction at Butler, Ind., northeast of Fort Wayne. There, the former Conrail Cleveland to Chicago main crosses the former Norfolk & Western Detroit to Fort Wayne line. You’ll see trains at all angles, including the Triple Crown RoadRailer! […]
Trains Presents: Peru tour, Day 1
Join us as we travel with Special Interest Tours to Peru! On the first day of our September 2017 tour, we visit Lima, check out the Ferrocarril Central Andino shop at Chosica, dedicate a locomotive for Conrail’s James A. Hagen, and spin the unit on the turntable at San Bartolome. Let’s go! […]
Taking Care of Business: Hull-Oakes Lumber Co., Part 2
To continue the exclusive visit to Hull-Oakes Lumber Company, Charlie Conway follows sawmill operations from the point logs arrive at the plant through the point they’re processed into timbers used for railroad trestle construction. […]
Trains Presents: Nashville steam restoration update
Work continues on Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis No. 576! Restoration of this fabled 4-8-4 continues in Nashville’s Centennial Park while organizers raise money to relocate the engine to a shop. A matching challenge grant through the end of 2017 will boost the project. Organizer Shane Meador explains the latest developments for “the stripe.” For […]
Trains Presents: Albany & Eastern Winterail 2017 excursion
Take a look at the Albany & Eastern’s March 2017 excursion between Lebanon and Sweet Home, Ore., coinciding with the annual Winterail multimedia show and sale in nearby Corvallis. You’ll see the privately owned and restored Southern Pacific SD9 No. 5399 and the short line’s own power with an eclectic mix of passenger equipment. Also […]
Trains Presents: Norfolk Southern’s heritage fleet
Take a look at Norfolk Southern’s beloved heritage locomotive fleet, starting with the July 2012 extravaganza at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer. You’ll even here from former NS CEO Wick Moorman! […]
Trains Presents: ACL dining car ‘Dothan’ restoration
The National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, Wis., is restoring a 1920s Atlantic Coast Line dining car for operation on site. We talk with the curator about the process and take a look at the history of the car. […]
Locomotive 2017 DVD preview
Get a sneak peek at our new Locomotive 2017 DVD! You’ll see locomotives old and new from both Class I freight railroads and short lines, and passenger carriers, too! Be sure to check out the Locomotive 2017 annual, too! […]
Trains Presents: The Ohio Central in Steam
Long-time railroader and steam enthusiast Jerry Joe Jacobson died in September 2017. In addition to building a shortline railroad empire, Jacobson is remembered as the man who championed steam excursions, locomotive restoration, and ultimately, the Age of Steam Roundhouse. Join Trains‘ on a look back at a handful of memories from the 1990s and 2000s […]
Trains Presents: Summerail 2017
Join Trains Magazine video contributor Marshall W. Beecher on the road to Summerail 2017 in Marion, Ohio. You’ll see Norfolk Southern’s popular heritage locomotives, regional railroad Wheeling & Lake Erie, and much more across Indiana and Ohio! […]
Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 36 – Dash to Yellowhead Pass
Host Drew Halverson, along with KJ and Mike, found themselves far north of the U.S.-Canada border, right in the thick of the rugged Canadian Rockies! For their wildest adventure yet, Drew and The Crew teamed up with local sherpas for exhilarating explorations up, down, and all around Canadian National’s Yellowhead Pass. Don’t miss the full […]
