March 2026

The cover of Trains magazine for March of 2026, which features a yellow locomotive advancing towards the camera in a snowy town

In every issue News & Analysis, p. 4 Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern detail merger plans Bill Stephens, p. 12 Amtrak should replace Superliners with single-level cars Brian Solomon, p. 44 Amtrak is in equipment transition mode Preservation, p. 46 Chicago & North Western 4-6-0 No. 1385 steams again […]

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April 2026

The April 2026 cover of Trains Magazine featuring a freight train crossing a bridge spanning a river in a forest

In every issue News & Analysis, p. 4 Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern detail merger plans Brian Solomon, p. 12 Why diesels sound different Bill Stephens, p. 14 Railroads don’t deliver on all of their merger promises Turntable, p. 16 G&W CEO Michael Miller: More cooperation, please Preservation, p. 18 American Freedom Train No. 1 […]

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Spring 2026

The Spring 2026 cover of Classic Toy Trains magazine

Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 Striking the right balance YOUR LETTERS, pg. 6 YOUR PHOTOS, pg. 8 NEWS & REVIEWS, pg. 12 LCCA Kid’s Club turns 15, new items from Menards, MTH, Trainworld, and more REVIEWS, pg. 56 Sunset Models/3rd Rail Seimens Charger, Atlas O SD70MAC, Bar Mills billboard kits, and more […]

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Spring 2026

The Spring 2026 cover of Classic Trains magazine, which features a blue Conrail diesel locomotive

Welcome – A second spring Head End – A potpourri of railroad history, then and now Book Reviews – What’s new in railroad publications True Color – Roosevelt Road in ‘73 Passenger Perspectives – Roomettes The Way It Was  – CN suburban tank engines Classics Today – Finding Conrail history Looking Back – No. 81’s last […]

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April 2026

The April 2026 cover of Model Railroader magazine

Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 We’re here to help you build a layout NEWS AND REVIEWS, pg. 10 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 16 Modeling the Buckingham Branch in HO RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. 21 Letters from our readers STEP […]

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