In every issue News p. 4 Rail labor-management issues continue to build Preservation p. 44 Trust group displays Pennsy T1-class 4-4-4-4 boiler, shows tangible progress Train-Watching p. 46 Short line: Ontario Southland Railway […]
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July 2022
In every issue News p. 4 The Surface Transportation Board takes a hard look at the state of railroad service Preservation p. 44 Major parts of Union Pacific’s heritage fleet find new home Train-Watching p. 46 Hot spot: UP and BNSF trains battle California’s rugged Tehachapi Mountains […]
June 2022
In every issue News p. 4 Parties line up to seek conditions for CP-KCS merger Preservation p. 42 Museum works to save two rare NYC electric locomotives Train-Watching p. 46 Short line: Burlington Junction Railway […]
Spring 2022
Welcome I Like Trains, too Head End A potpourri railroad history, then and now Fast Mail Letters from readers on our Winter 2021 issue True Color A fan for life? Mileposts Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe The Way It Was Tales from railfans and railroaders Car Stop Locals in the Lehigh Valley Bumping Post Toledo’s […]
July/August 2022
Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 LETTERS, pg. 6 MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 8 PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10 NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 Atlas O Amtrak engine; Menards ore cars; SceniKing backdrops; plus more QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 20 S GAUGE NOW AND THEN, pg. 22 VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 23 REVIEWS, […]
August 2022
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 The times, they are a-changin’ RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. 10 Letters from our readers NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 When a DCC decoder won’t hold an address STEP BY […]
July 2022
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 A subject too big for one issue NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 How do I remove printing from a model? STEP BY STEP, pg. 22 Scratchbuild an abandoned house […]
Trains Magazine 2021 index
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May/June 2022
Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 LETTERS, pg. 6 MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 8 PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10 NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 Items from the Amherst show QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 18 S GAUGE NOW AND THEN, pg. 20 VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 21 WEEKEND WORKSHOP, pg. 48 New life for […]
June 2022
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 A welcome step toward clarity NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 20 What roads had merchandise service cars? STEP BY STEP, pg. 24 Detailing a station scene DCC CURRENTS, pg. 54 […]
May 2022
In every issue News p. 4 CSX draws scrutiny about restoration of Gulf Coast Amtrak service Preservation p. 46 Q&A with Nashville Steam’s 4-8-4 No. 576 keepers Train-Watching p. 48 Hot spot: Kenova, W.Va., home to the classic CSX-NS over-under placement, origin of railfan photography, and more […]
Steam’s Lost Empire III
Paradise lost – and found Picture it: Orbisonia, 1941. The shop and yard of Pennsylvania’s narrow gauge East Broad Top are humming with activity during William Moedinger’s visit for Trains magazine (see page 6). In 2022 you’ll be able to relive those times with the revived East Broad Top operation. Nonprofit EBT Foundation Inc. expects […]