Summer 2023
Classic Trains Summer 2023 Issue

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In this Issue

Throughout the 1950s, pals Bob Townley and Walt Vielbaum recorded a now-lost world of steam, diesel, and traction

Three railfans took a roadtrip in 1968. They had no idea how epic it would be

The Port Road gave the Pennsy the low-grade line it needed

Wisconsin Central’s co-founder explains its appeal in a candid interview

The original stainless-steel streamliner sparked a railroad revolution
Welcome Be careful for what you wish
Head End A potpourri of railroad history, then and now
Fast Mail Letters from readers on our Spring 2023 issue
Mileposts Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe
True Color Toronto three-in-one
Short Rails Cornwall Railroad at Lebanon, Pa.
Classics Today Mark Twain Zephyr reborn
The Way It Was Tales from railfans and railroaders
Car Stop Skagit River Railway
Bumping Post L&N at Lexington, Ky.