In every issue Trains.com, p. 4 Guide to the latest on the web News, p. 6 Latest on Norfolk Southern’s proxy fight; steam ends in China; FRA proposes 15 new Amtrak long-distance routes Bill Stephens, p. 10 Fate of freight rail hinges on Norfolk Southern proxy fight Preservation, p. 44 Detroit’s landmark Michigan Central Station […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Hobby milestones: The creation of N scale NEWS AND PRODUCTS, pg. 10 Rapido Canadian Pacific class D10 4-6-0 review, plus the latest new products ASK MR, pg. 16 Why are there no kits for a glass plant? […]
In every issue Trains.com, p. 4 Guide to the latest on the web News, p. 6 Amtrak deals with significant weather-related service disruptions in a harsh winter Bill Stephens, p. 10 The CPKC merger has shaken the industry in many ways Preservation, p. 48 New trackage for WMSR; Seaboard steam 2-10-0 rehab Travel, p. 52 […]
Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 LETTERS, pg. 6 VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 8 PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10 NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 LCCA custom cars, Menards products, RMT ore car, and more MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 20 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, pg. 22 S GAUGE NOW AND THEN, pg. 26 WEEKEND WORKSHOP, […]
Welcome – Growing up Alco Head End – A potpourri of railroad history, then and now Fast Mail – Letters from readers on our Fall 2023 issue Mileposts – Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe True Color – Pike’s Peak in the sun Sequence – Soo Line study at Sussex Car Stop – Edmonton, Calgary, and […]
In every issue News, p. 6 Selections by the Federal Railroad Administration shape future passenger corridors Bill Stephens, p. 10 Railroads debate need for service standards Preservation, p. 46 Oldest Electro-Motive Corp. piece to be restored Travel, p. 48 Come for the trains, stay for the food and service […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Why we weather our models NEWS AND PRODUCTS, pg. 10 Broadway Limited HO scale EMD GP35reviewed, plus the latest new products ASK MR, pg. 16 Model steel strapping for an open-top load STEP BY STEP, pg. 19 […]
In every issue Trains.com, p. 4 Guide to the latest railroad content on the web News, p. 6 BNSF, J.B. Hunt take aim at trucks. Wabtec eyes hydrogen as the fuel of the future while it unveils world’s first battery-powered heavy-haul freight locomotive Bill Stephens, p. 16 Railroad investors can be their own worst enemy […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Lessons from the dawn of the hobby NEWS AND PRODUCTS, pg. 10 N scale Siemens ALC-42 Charger from Kato reviewed, plus the latest new products ASK MR, pg. 18 A Maine short line you could model RAILWAY […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Celebrating 90 years of Model Railroader! NEWS AND PRODUCTS, pg. 10 Rapido Trains’ new HO scale GE U25B reviewed, plus the latest new products ASK MR, pg. 18 Are HOn3 models larger than HO scale? STEP BY […]
In every issue Trains.com, p. 4 Guide to the latest railroad content on the web News, p. 6 Exclusive interview with Union Pacific’s CEO Jim Vena, and Amtrak’s Airo prototype Bill Stephens, p. 11 Regulatory overkill stunts proposed rail project Preservation, p. 48 Durango & Silverton’s K-28 Mikados mark a century of service Travel, p. […]
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 […]
