The Lionel Legacy F40PH and ‘Cabbage’ control car represent a locomotive that’s become emblematic of intercity passenger service. In the 1970s, Amtrak was looking for some new power to replace some of its tired fleet. One of the models that came out of that process was this one. It served for two decades and still […]
Trains LIVE — The Center for Railroad Photography & Art — 3-1-2023 — If the old saying — a picture is worth a thousand words — holds true, then how many words can be said about thousands of pictures. For this episode of Trains LIVE we are in Madison, Wis., visiting the archive facility of […]
Trains LIVE — The Center for Railroad Photography & Art — 3-1-2023 — If the old saying — a picture is worth a thousand words — holds true, then how many words can be said about thousands of pictures. For this episode of Trains LIVE we are in Madison, Wis., visiting the archive facility of […]
In December 2022, near Tamaqua, Pa., it’s no surprise the Reading & Northern Santa Trains are big business! Of course, the Reading & Northern is no stranger to giving the public what they want. The railroad does a brisk business with these runs with its Lehigh Gorge Scenic railway operation, based out of Jim Thorpe, […]
Meet Hal Miller in this installment of Q&A with the Editors. Here, Classic Toy Trains Magazine Editor Hal Miller speaks with Digital Editor Steve Sweeney about his time at Kalmbach as a jack-of-all-trades. This video series is exclusively for Trains.com Unlimited Members to get to know the editors and staff of the titles they enjoy […]
Leaving Orbisonia, Pa., on a rainy day in February 2023, EBT steam locomotive No. 16 leads its first passenger train in nearly 67 years! To the delight of the East Broad Top Foundation, the new entity tasked with bringing this 2-8-2 back to life, No. 16 completed successful test runs in preparation for their Winter […]
The behind the scenes action on the freemo-org.com layout continues, as David and Eric provide updates. Bryson shows off a project he’s working on for Ultimate Guide 2023. Cody shares some techniques when working with plastic modeling kits. […]
The behind the scenes action on the freemo-org.com layout continues, as David and Eric provide updates. Bryson shows off a project he’s working on for Ultimate Guide 2023. Cody shares some techniques when working with plastic modeling kits. […]
Host Eric White demonstrates how to assemble an underbody brake system for a resin car kit. Follow his expert insights and advice, and you’ll appreciate how this process differs from a typical plastic car kit assembly. Be sure to follow the exclusive In The Workshop series for tips, tricks, and clever insights, as demonstrated by various […]
Host Eric White demonstrates how to assemble an underbody brake system for a resin car kit. Follow his expert insights and advice, and you’ll appreciate how this process differs from a typical plastic car kit assembly. Be sure to follow the exclusive In The Workshop series for tips, tricks, and clever insights, as demonstrated by various […]
With our intrepid railfan Tom Danneman behind the camera, even a seemingly mundane manifest or general merchandise freight train stands out amidst the beautiful backdrop of the American West. Enjoy the striking natural views, complemented by the various sizes, shapes, and colors of modern freight trains traversing Big Skies & Iron Rails! Be sure to […]
With our intrepid railfan Tom Danneman behind the camera, even a seemingly mundane manifest or general merchandise freight train stands out amidst the beautiful backdrop of the American West. Enjoy the striking natural views, complemented by the various sizes, shapes, and colors of modern freight trains traversing Big Skies & Iron Rails! Be sure to […]
