Train Watching

Follow along with Trains editors and staff as we watch beautiful trains around the world in operation.
Waukesha train-watching in the rain

Waukesha train-watching in the rain

Join us trackside in Waukesha on Sept. 5, 2018, for three northbound Canadian National moves:...

Serendipity on a mail car

Serendipity on a mail car

Join Trains for a ride on a former Northern Pacific triple-combine express car as a...

Trains Presents: A ride on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

Trains Presents: A ride on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

Some days you just want a relaxing ride on an open-air car. Join Trains for...

Trains Presents: Soo Line 1003 ‘Coal Run’

Trains Presents: Soo Line 1003 ‘Coal Run’

Join Trains on a ride behind Soo Line 2-8-2 No. 1003 as it runs between...

Trains Presents: Peru 2017 tour, day 6

Trains Presents: Peru 2017 tour, day 6

We wake up en route between Arequipa and Puno, spy Alco diesel locomotives, and end...

Trains Presents: Peru 2017 tour, day 7

Trains Presents: Peru 2017 tour, day 7

Ride with Editor Jim Wrinn through Peru's scenic river valleys and tour the Belmond Andean...

Trains Presents: Peru 2017 tour, day 8

Trains Presents: Peru 2017 tour, day 8

Join us on the ultimate train ride to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. Enjoy...

Taiwan Puyuma Express cab ride video, part 1

Taiwan Puyuma Express cab ride video, part 1

Ride with Trains author Jeffery T. Schultz on Taiwan's Puyuma Express in a tilting train!...

Trains Presents: Peru 2017 tour, day 5

Trains Presents: Peru 2017 tour, day 5

Join us as we travel with Special Interest Tours to Peru! We visit the southern...

Big Boy No. 4014 restoration update

Big Boy No. 4014 restoration update

Trains visits Union Pacific’s steam shop in Cheyenne, Wyo., for an update on the restoration...

Trains Presents: Peru 2017 tour, day 4

Trains Presents: Peru 2017 tour, day 4

We’ll ride the nose of a GE C30-7 for the trip from LaOroya to Hauncayo,...

Trains Presents: Harpers Ferry

Trains Presents: Harpers Ferry

Come along for a look at the historic town of Harper Ferry, W.Va.! You'll see...

Trains Presents: Peru 2017 tour, day 3

Trains Presents: Peru 2017 tour, day 3

Join us for the next video diary entry of our rail tour through Peru. Having...

‘Acela Express’ in Rhode Island

‘Acela Express’ in Rhode Island

See Amtrak's incredible Acela Express in action on the Northeast Corridor! Read more about America's...

Trains Presents: Peru 2017 tour, day 2

Trains Presents: Peru 2017 tour, day 2

Trains’ tour of Peru’s spectacular Ferrocarril Central Andino railroad goes high into the Andes via...

Washington’s unique rail bridge

Washington’s unique rail bridge

“Unique bridge: A Puget Sound landmark,” in the February 2018 Trains, tells the story of...

Trains Presents: 2017 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

Trains Presents: 2017 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

Join the Trains Magazine staff as we follow the 2017 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train from...

Trains Presents: Evening at Duplainville diamond

Trains Presents: Evening at Duplainville diamond

Take a look at Trains Magazine's hometown hot spot: the Duplainville, Wis., diamond! You'll see...

Trains Presents: Vancouver, Wash., hot spot

Trains Presents: Vancouver, Wash., hot spot

Spend a sunny morning watching trains at Vancouver, Wash., in March 2017. You'll see BNSF...

Trains Presents: Butler, Ind., hot spot

Trains Presents: Butler, Ind., hot spot

Join Trains Presents video contributor Chris Wehman for a look at Norfolk Southern's busy junction...