March 2025

The March 2025 issue of Trains Magazine.

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In this Issue

Delaware & Hudson’s ghosts of Oneonta

Memories of the last days of the maintenance heart of D&H’s south end

Riding a short, slow, and spectacular Swiss line

The Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway is a hidden gem — but perhaps not for long

Maine to Miami using 55 trains

Four days, 19 separate operators, and 12 different locomotive models

Railroading in the extreme

Exploring the Skagway, Alaska, area on an assignment to photograph the White Pass & Yukon

Gallery

Images of railroading from Trains Magazine contributors

In every issue

News, p. 4

  • VIA Rail Canada’s equipment request includes dome cars; Trains.com forums return

Bill Stephens, p. 8

  • UP-short line deal aims to improve service

John Hankey, p. 10

  • Why 2025? Railroading’s bicentennial is surprisingly complex

Great Railfan Roads, p. 44

  • Follow California 99 for busy Central Valley railroad action

Brian Solomon, p. 50

  • How to plan a heritage railroad visit

Preservation, p. 52

  • The Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation buys short line