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
Shortline success formula
It’s a great time to be in the business, but if you’re going to make it, you’ve got to learn how to add big-time value
First Coast’s first days
This Florida short line built a new railroad out of mileage CSX didn’t need anymore.
All aboard! Say, ‘Cheese!’
When cameras were few and photographers fewer, studios came to the people by rail.
Map of the Month: Multiple-track lines, 1950
In the January 2006 issue, we showed you today’s multiple-track routes. Here’s how the network looked a half-century ago.
Metroliner’s amazing race
America’s fastest train not only beat the competition – it changed the way Americans viewed rail travel. Online bonus: Click headline to chart Metroliner’s amazing career!
Nickel-plated restoration
After an extensive overhaul, NKP No. 765, Version 3.0, is ready to high-step into a new excursion era.
NEWS
Railroad News & Photos
25 years after Staggers, shippers agitate for new regulation.
Don Phillips
Only one author could have written this book.
Technology
California planners pin safety hopes on new grade crossings.
Locomotives
GE’s 70-tonners cling to life in shortline service.
Passenger
State funding program shows Virginia is for lovers – of trains.
City Rail
Can smaller towns support rail transit? Some want to find out.
Fantrip
Dad, can I borrow the Geep?
Preservation
New ideas for old locomotives.
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