In every issue News p. 4 STB head questions crew and locomotive readiness, the need for mergers; Amtrak issues with new rolling stock for California, the Midwest, and the Northeast Corridor Brian Solomon p. 8 The late, great Southern Pacific 25 years later Bill Stephens p. 9 Why the Pivot to Growth myth won’t happen […]
In every issue News p. 4 A matter of trust: Canadian National wins bidding war for Kansas City Southern Brian Solomon p. 8 Crossover conundrum: The constraints of infrastructure costs Bill Stephens p. 9 The intermodal no man’s land: Can railroads ever tap the potential of watershed traffic? Preservation p. 46 So you want to […]
WAUKESHA, Wis. — Trains Magazine, the world’s largest railroad media brand with print, web, video, and events aspects, is searching for a new associate editor after Brian Schmidt’s promotion to editor at Trains’ sister brand, Classic Trains magazine. “We’re looking for someone with a strong passion for all aspects of railroading, past, present and future; […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Finding inspiration in unexpected places NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 How do I use paper turnout templates? REHAB MY RAILROAD, pg. 24 Detail a diesel on a budget DCC […]
Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 LETTERS, pg. 6 MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 8 PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10 NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 MTH continues, next York, special run cars QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 18 VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 21 S GAUGE THEN NOW AND THEN, pg. 24 WEEKEND WORKSHOP, pg. 40 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Making a plan and sticking to it NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 Tips on modeling from a wheelchair REHAB MY RAILROAD, pg. 22 Building Cargill Salt, part 1 DCC […]
Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 LETTERS, pg. 6 MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 8 PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10 NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 Companies acquire O, S gauge MTH tooling QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 18 VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 21 REVIEWS, pg. 50 Lionel Vision Line GS-6, Lionel LionChief 2.0 0-6-0T AD […]
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