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 […]
Celebrating Amtrak’s 50th +1! No force of nature or pandemic fears could keep Trains.com Producer Kent Johnson from pressing ahead with his Amtrak victory lap across America in the summer of 2021. There’s no better way to reveal the highlights and highjinks of present-day rail travel, than to document the ride along routes of notable […]
We are excited to confirm that Kalmbach and Great American Train Shows are partnering to produce Trainfest 2022. The event is scheduled for November 12 & 13 at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Trainfest is America’s largest operating model railroad show with up to 200,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and has featured up to 70 […]
Celebrating Amtrak’s 50th +1! No force of nature or pandemic fears could keep Trains.com Executive Producer Kent Johnson from pressing ahead with his Amtrak victory lap across America in the summer of 2021. There’s no better way to reveal the highlights and highjinks of present-day rail travel, than to document the ride along routes of […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville Steam has announced two major fundraising efforts for its campaign to return Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway 4-8-4 No. 576 to operating condition, one of which will honor late Trains Editor Jim Wrinn. Following a successful ten-week matching grant last year, the Nashville Steam has announced a second $100,000 matching […]
Kingston Subdivision in HO scale: Industry leader Jason Shron has successfully propelled Rapido Trains, Inc., into the model manufacturing spotlight. In this exclusive interview, you’ll get to see how his drive, dedication, and passion for the hobby is manifested in his own HO scale (1:87.1) Canadian-themed model railroad. Tour with Jason, as he walks the […]
Kingston Subdivision in HO scale: Industry leader Jason Shron has successfully propelled Rapido Trains, Inc., into the model manufacturing spotlight. In this exclusive interview, you’ll get to see how his drive, dedication, and passion for the hobby is manifested in his own HO scale (1:87.1) Canadian-themed model railroad. Tour with Jason, as he walks the […]
10 essential tools to start building New to the model railroad hobby, I started exploring the world of tools and kit building over the past 90 days. As a result, I compiled the 10 essential tool kit below. This is just the bare bones needed to begin building your first plastic kit. It’s not an […]
Polish steam comforts Ukrainian refugees: On Saturday, April 16, the Hub Division of the NMRA Ukraine Support Fund together with The Wolsztyn Experience Mutual Trust Society and the Wolsztyn Steam Shed Cultural Institute ran a free steam special and picnic for nearly 300 Ukrainian refugees housed in the Wolsztyn, Poland area. The Hub`s Ukraine Support […]
WASHINGTON – The trade group representing sugar shippers has told federal regulators that rail service problems have forced some of its members to stop or curtail production of food and beverages. The Sweetener Users Association, which wrote to the Surface Transportation Board on Wednesday, is the latest trade group to complain about poor rail service […]
WAUKESHA, Wis. — Trains Magazine, and all other publications and offices of Kalmbach Media, will be closed on Friday, April 15, for Good Friday. Normal office hours will resume on Monday, April 18. Our staff wishes everyone a Happy Easter and thanks you for your continued patronage. […]
NEWARK, N.J. — The NJ Transit Board of Directors today approved a contract to rehabilitate the Roseville Tunnel on the Lackawanna Cutoff, part of a plan to restore commuter rail service to Andover, N.J. from Port Morris, N.J. The contract with Schiavone Construction Co. LLC of Secaucus, N.J. includes the final design, construction, and commissioning of the […]
