Trains magazine covers the broad spectrum of railroading with authoritative content, dazzling photography, and a mix of content designed to appeal to everyone from the casual enthusiast to the seasoned professional railroader.
Trains offers something for everyone who has a spark for railroading: Railroad news, insight, and commentary on today’s freight railroads, passenger service, transit, locomotives, technology, preservation, fan opportunities, and more. You’ll also see images and read stories from railroading’s glorious past, and explore the bright future of railroading. It’s all in the pages of Trains magazine.
Trains offers something for everyone who has a spark for railroading: Railroad news, insight, and commentary on today’s freight railroads, passenger service, transit, locomotives, technology, preservation, fan opportunities, and more. You’ll also see images and read stories from railroading’s glorious past, and explore the bright future of railroading. It’s all in the pages of Trains magazine.
Features
The China Factor
Ten years ago, China was barely relevant to railroads. Today, it’s fueling an industry Renaissance. See how in Part 1 of Railroading’s New Economy.
Symphony for twelve wheels and a coal scoop
A son of Bristol learns he can return to the locomotive type he knew as a boy.
ONLINE EXTRA:
See why author Ed King can’t get enough of the N&W.
Map of the Month: Ohio rails in 1946, 2006
We track six decades of change in Ohio, now the fourth-largest state in rail mileage, in this special fold-out map.
Oh, how the Ohio Central works for the freight
Jerry Joe Jacobson’s Buckeye Line is more than just heaven for steam.
ONLINE EXTRA:
Learn more about the Ohio Central’s current diesel fleet by taking a look at the PDF of the roster.
The legend of the Gray Fox
From Canada’s first train robber to folk hero, the transformation of Bill Miner.
ONLINE EXTRA:
Click here to see a profile of the motion picture, “The Grey Fox.”
NEWS
Railroad News & Photos:
Ethanol has big potential – and big obstacles to overcome.
ONLINE EXTRA:
Learn more about the efforts of the American Coalition for Ethanol.
Don Phillips:
Bringing lessons learned in Europe back to the States.
Update File:
Today’s EJ&E carries its own and the Class Is.
ONLINE EXTRA:
See more about the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway, A Transtar Company.
Technology:
End-of-train devices go high-tech with turbine power.
ONLINE EXTRA:
Before there were end-of-train devices, there were cabooses. Find out more about the colorful cars that once marked the end of a freight train.
Locomotive:
RailPower introduces 2,000-hp tripe genset road switchers.
Passenger:
Four states to see increased Amtrak service in 2006.
City Rail:
After 103 years, the South Shore Line continues to grow.
Fantrip:
Is it too late to start collecting rare mileage?
ONLINE EXTRA:
Will you be in California before the end of the year? Go to the California State Railroad Museum to see the Spencer Grant display.
Preservation:
Steam-era freight cars are getting scarce.
ONLINE EXTRA:
Check out the latest restoration projects of the Strasburg Rail Road and the Heber Valley Railroad.
DEPARTMENTS
From the Editor
Railway Post Office
Railroad Reading
Ask Trains
Preservation
New Products
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Gallery
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