Locomotive 2022

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Locomotive 2022 returns with the most comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of motive power trends, new locomotive production, rebuilds, and other changes in North American fleets. No other product covers the locomotive business’ past, present, and future as thoroughly as the Locomotive 2022 special issue. […]

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Interview with Industry Leader Jason Shron

Interview with Industry Leader Jason Shron | Earlier this summer, Trains.com staff finally had the opportunity to resume post-pandemic travel into Canada. The first destination for Director David Popp and crew would be the world headquarters of Rapido Trains Inc, located in the Toronto, Ontario, metro area. That’s where Jason Shron, one of the hobby […]

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September 2022

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In every issue News p. 4 The Surface Transportation Board orders railroads to resubmit service plans Preservation p. 44 National Railroad Museum restores a unique hospital car Train-Watching p. 46 Hot spot: The small town of Fort Montgomery, N.Y. on the Hudson River has big-time train action […]

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September 2022

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Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 All aboard for the next leg of the trip NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 What does freight car lettering mean? STEP BY STEP, pg. 24 Quick and easy gondola […]

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Trainfest ‘resurrection’ in progress

HO-scale model of a logging locomotive hauling a train in a prairie scene.

If Dave Swanson has his way, Trainfest attendees this year will feel right at home. “We’re trying to bring Trainfest to its past glory,” says Swanson, lead organizer of Trainfest to be held near Milwaukee Nov. 12 and 13. “The word I’m fond of using is, ‘resurrection.’ ” Swanson is founder of the Great American […]

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Classic Trains, Summer 2022

Classic Trains' Summer 2022 issue cover

Welcome  Get busy livin’ Head End  A potpourri railroad history, then and now Fast Mail  Letters from readers on our Spring 2022 issue True Color  Dramatic demonstration Mileposts  Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe The Way It Was  Tales from railfans and railroaders Car Stop  Preserved Great Lakes EMDs Bumping Post  Santa Fe at Shawnee, Okla. […]

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