Winter 2023
Classic Trains Winter 2023 Issue
Featured
In this Issue
An “Alco Safari” retrospective
Anthracite coal led to some unique designs
In early 2023, KCS became our latest Fallen Flag to remember
From trolley cars to Electro-Motive SDs, Illinois Terminal left an impression on this photographer
The story of a make-up train for the Sam Houston Zephyr on Dec. 21, 1944
Carrier coordination was key for this Chicago-Miami service
Welcome – Growing up Alco
Head End – A potpourri of railroad history, then and now
Fast Mail – Letters from readers on our Fall 2023 issue
Mileposts – Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe
True Color – Pike’s Peak in the sun
Sequence – Soo Line study at Sussex
Car Stop – Edmonton, Calgary, and San Diego
Short Rails – Apache Railways
The Way It Was – Tales from railfansand railroaders
Classics Today – Alcos in the Northeast
Bumping Post – Cincinnati’s new Amtrak station