Trains LIVE — ‘How Diesel & Electric Locomotives Work’

A man next to the image of a book cover. Trains LIVE — 'How Diesel & Electric Locomotives Work'

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 […]

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Trains LIVE — ‘How Diesel & Electric Locomotives Work’

A man next to the image of a book cover. Trains LIVE — 'How Diesel & Electric Locomotives Work'

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 […]

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Santa Fe Super Fleet locomotives

orange and yellow locomotive

Santa Fe Super Fleet Virtually anyone these days with an interest in the industry knows what the term Super Fleet means. It’s the iconic red-and-silver warbonnet paint scheme worn by new Santa Fe locomotives during the twilight of the company’s existence. First applied to a Santa Fe locomotive in the late 1930s, the design graced […]

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Building a T-Trak module | Frame construction

In this all-new instructional video series, Host David Popp explores T-Trak, a modular system for building tabletop layouts for model railroads. Whether you’re a seasoned model railroader or a beginner, T-Trak offers a portable and space-efficient solution. The modules are typically in N scale (1:160), and David demonstrates the assembly of a kit from RSA […]

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Snow arrives on the Norfolk Southern Bristol Line

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 […]

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December 2023

In every issue Trains.com, p. 4 Guide to the latest railroad content on the web News, p. 6 Brightline launches Orlando, Fla., service Bill Stephens, p. 10 Pin your high-speed hopes on Brightline West Preservation, p. 44 Major donation for Center for Railroad Art & Photography Travel, p. 46 Celebrating the timeless allure of holiday […]

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Model Railroader After Hours | November 30th, 2023

Model Railroader After Hours | November 30th, 2023. After Hours is an informal livestream hosted by Trains.com staff members… after the “work” of the day is done, there’s aways something else fun! In this episode, Bryson Sleppy and Rene Schweitzer look at the progress on the N scale T-Trak module construction (arriving on Trains.com Video […]

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Explore Nevada Northern Railway’s rich heritage

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, […]

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