May 2021
The May 2021 issue of Trains Magazine.
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In this Issue
An appreciation of the Maine jewel that is the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington
After unprecedented challenges, the heritage rail industry looks to post-pandemic operations
How to bring the East Broad Top back to life
Now home to the ‘Mark Twain Zephyr,’ Wisconsin Great Northern was built a day at a time … over 25 years
Fast times on Santa Fe’s Santa Ana local
Preservation railroads
In every issue
News p. 4
New twists on existing technology: container system for auto racks, bus-light rail hybrid
Bill Stephens p. 9
Ron Batory set new standard at FRA
Brian Solomon p. 10
Looking back at Amtrak at 50
Preservation p. 46
Restoration of B&O EA No. 51
Train-Watching p. 48
Hot spot: Alexandria, Va., Union Station