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SCRANTON, Pa. — Amtrak and the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority have reached agreement on a study to assess a potential route between Scranton and New York City. The Pocono Record reports Amtrak will look at the route’s infrastructure and estimate possible ridership and revenue, with the authority covering the $400,000 cost of the study. […]
In every issue News p. 4 It’s Canadian National vs. Canadian Pacific for KCS Brian Solomon p. 8 Reflecting on a microcosm of dieselization: the significance and longevity of EMD’s SD40 Bill Stephens p. 9 We need more Dutchtown Southerns: new railroad may be the future of carload traffic Preservation p. 44 Mainline steam outlook […]
In the September 2021 issue of Classic Toy Trains, prolific author and modeler Stan Trzoniec shows how to observe real railroads and add details from them to our layouts to increase realism. We’ll also visit two O gauge layouts. The first is built by a northerner and models the Southern Ry.; the other uses traditional […]
ANTONITO, Colo. — Rio Grande Southern 4-6-0 No. 20, visiting the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad from Colorado Railroad Museum, will pull freight cars and historic passenger cars on a Trains Magazine photographer’s jaunt between Antonito and Big Horn on Sept. 5. This will be the first solo trip for the 1899 steam locomotive, which […]
WAUKESHA, Wis. — After months of hard work from hundreds of modelers nationwide, the 2021 Walther’s National Model Railroad Build-Off has officially drawn to a close. The last day to submit a layout for consideration in the contest was May 31, with judging taking place over the past month by an anonymous panel of experienced […]
CLEWISTON, Fla. — U.S. Sugar’s restored 4-6-2 No. 148 will star in its first outing for railroad photographers in an exclusive event sponsored by Trains Magazine on Jan. 29-30, 2022. The 1920 Alco-built Pacific-type locomotive will pull passenger and replica freight consists in locations chosen by Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Videographer Kevin Gilliam for […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Spanning the Great Divide RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. 12 Letters from our readers NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 20 Tracking changes in railroad practice REHAB MY RAILROAD, pg. 24 Building […]
How do I use paper turnout templates? Q: I’m looking to get back into model railroading and I’m having a hard time deciding on a layout. I’ve confused myself by looking at hundreds of plans, drawing possible layouts and trying design software. I would like to be able to use paper track templates, but I […]
In every issue News p. 4 One railroad, three countries; Amtrak asks STB to intervene on Gulf Coast Brian Solomon p. 10 Reading about the Reading Bill Stephens p. 11 Y’all aboard? Preservation p. 44 Trains’ 2021-22 Preservation Partnership: Nashville Steam’s 4-8-4 No. 576 Train-Watching p. 46 Short line: Indiana Eastern Ask Trains p. 48 […]
WAUKESHA, Wis. — Tickets are still available for a scenic, luxury around-the-country private car tour this September. This 18-day multi-state tour starts in Chicago on September 9, ends in New York City on September 26, and is expected to be among the first post-pandemic private varnish tours offered to the public. It features long-distance train […]
WAUKESHA, Wis. — Trains and Special Interest Tours are still welcoming guests for an epic Rocky Mountain rail adventure this August and September. Guests on this Colorado and New Mexico rail tour will help the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad celebrate its 50th anniversary of operations with a meal aboard a narrow gauge dining car […]
Welcome The most exciting sound Head End A potpourri railroad history, then and now Fast Mail Letters from readers on our Spring 2021 issue True Color One fine day on Sand Patch Mileposts Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe The Way It Was Tales from railfans and railroaders Car Stop Winnipeg trolleys Bumping Post PRR’s Pittsburgh […]
