‘California Zephyr’ preview
‘California Zephyr’ preview In the months before the California Zephyr’s March 20, 1949, launch, the new train’s cars began filtering…
Read more‘California Zephyr’ preview In the months before the California Zephyr’s March 20, 1949, launch, the new train’s cars began filtering…
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Aluminum Alton Alton Route was one of several railroads to dabble with experimental aluminum boxcars for express service. Note the…
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Crescent Limited At an unknown station on an unknown date, Crescent Limited passengers enjoy the open rear platform of the…
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San Francisco Overland Future excursion locomotive UP 844, having just taken over for an SP locomotive, departs Ogden Union Station…
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Dixie Line The Nashville, Chattanooga, & St. Louis rostered 23 F7A and eight F7B units, built 1949-51. Mainline freight and…
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In this video from contributor Dick Wallin, we can see a day in the life of Illinois Central railroaders in…
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‘Erie Limited’ The Erie Limited’s route takes it through some of the best scenery in the East. Far above he…
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Bristol brothers Southern and Norfolk & Western shared the N&W roundhouse, located on the Virginia side of Bristol. SOU F3…
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Galewood Yard The Milwaukee Road’s Galewood Yard in Chicago supported numerous rail-served industries on the city’s west side. A variety…
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All through September 2021, Classic Trains is celebrating the verve, grit, and glamour that was the New York, New…
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Pecos River crossing Southern Pacific’s crossing over the Pecos River 65 miles west of Del Rio, Texas, stands 362 feet…
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