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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.
Features
Winter in Northern California
From Donner Pass to the Oregon border, railroads continue their eternal battle with snow
Map of the Month: Donner Pass Snowsheds
In 1943, about eight miles of snowsheds protected the rails from Donner Pass’ mighty snowfalls
The Christmas Card Magic of Gil Reid
A railroader and an artist team up to create unique Christmas cards that tell a story of a career and a lot more
Amtrak’s Thanksgiving Rush
The crunch comes every year, but avoiding sold-out trains in 2006 will be tougher than ever. (Buy your tickets now!)
The jolly elf rides Canadian Pacific trains to bring food and good will to local communities
See what it took to pull an Alco iced by a snowmobile back from the brink
NEWS
Has the fall traffic rush become business as usual?
New DOT secretary seems competent, but wasted talent
FRA pushes for industry-wide sea change in braking systems
Baldwins soldier on at Utah military base
Full-service Amtrak stations are few and far between
Siemens lays permanent roots in Sacramento, and expands
DEPARTMENTS
From the Editor
Expert Advice for Amtrak’s New Boss
Railroad Reading
Christmas Came in a Boxcar by Dan Zukowski
Fantrip
Some Fans are Narrowing Their Horizons
Preservation
Colorado’s Narrow Gauge Thrives Once Again
