In February 1956, the Interstate Commerce Commission approved abandoning the East Broad Top Railroad. Here are a handful of images by acclaimed steam locomotive and steam railroad photographer, Philip R. Hastings. A full timeline of East Broad Top events is available from Classic Trains online. […]
As an eastbound clears in the distance, Nickel Plate 779, Lima’s last 2-8-4, and a sister placed five cars back because of bridge weight restrictions, leave NH Tower near North East, Pa., in March 1957. Jim Shaughnessy History and major events of the Nickel Plate Road The New York, Chicago & St. Louis opened between […]
Not a Berkshire, but not bad: New York Central PA diesel No. 4208 and an unidentified PB hurry through Willoughby, Ohio, on Dec. 19, 1954. J. W. Swanberg I grew up in Connecticut, but my parents came from Minnesota, so all our relatives were there. Dad drove us to the Twin Cities at least once a […]
Classic Trains editors are celebrating the heritage, history, and lore of famed (and infamous) railroads. In January 2020, we celebrate the Pennsylvania Railroad. Please enjoy a collection of locomotive images located in the David P. Morgan Library archives at Kalmbach Media that include the Pennsy’s iconic locomotives and classic scenic photos. You might also enjoy […]
All this month — January 2020 — Classic Trains editors are celebrating the heritage, history, and images of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Please enjoy this photo gallery of images from the David P. Morgan Library archives at Kalmbach Media that include Pennsy diesel- and steam-powered freight trains through time. You might also enjoy this PRR history […]
In January 2020, Classic Trains is celebrating the history, heritage, and splendor of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Enjoy this photo gallery, originally published online in May 2016, as the perfect salute to the Pennsy. Return each week for another salute to the railroad of the month! See what we did last week for the PRR! […]
Pennsylvania Railroad class I1s 2-10-0 Decapod steam locomotive works its way around famous Horseshoe Curve with a westbound freight train in the 1940s. The train is ascending Allegheny Mountain 5 miles west of Altoona, Pennsylvania, location of the PRR’s system shops. C. E. Starr History and major events of the Pennsylvania Railroad The original Pennsylvania […]
Classic Trains editors are celebrating the heritage, history, and lore of famed (and infamous) railroads. In December 2019, we celebrate the Denver & Rio Grande Western. Please enjoy a collection of locomotive images located in the David P. Morgan Library archives at Kalmbach Media that include the Rio Grande’s iconic locomotives and classic scenic […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Whether installing a decoder or working on the layout, a sharp wire cutter and striper can make any electronics project go faster and easier. Learn how as senior editor Dana Kawala demonstrates the Xuron Universal Wire Cutter. […]
Whether installing a decoder or working on the layout, a sharp wire cutter and striper can make any electronics project go faster and easier. Learn how as senior editor Dana Kawala demonstrates the Xuron Universal Wire Cutter. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page It can be difficult to get decals to conform to an irregular surface, such as when placing a sign decal on a brick textured wall of a plastic stucture kit. Associate editor Steve Otte shows you how to tackle this task by using […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Take your model structure building to the next level with a scribing tool. Watch as Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno shows you how to use a scribing tool, such as this one from the Kalmbach Hobby Store, to blend the mortar lines of […]
