Western Pacific Railroad: A railroader’s history
Western Pacific Railroad history The Western Pacific Railroad almost “had it all.” It ran passenger and freight trains, in mountain…
Read moreWestern Pacific Railroad history The Western Pacific Railroad almost “had it all.” It ran passenger and freight trains, in mountain…
Read moreThe BL2 was a mistake at diesel locomotive leader EMD EMD’s BL2 diesel locomotive was a mistake of historic proportions.…
Read moreThe Illinois Central Railroad is Classic Trains editors’ Railroad of the Month for July 2021. Please enjoy this photo…
Read moreAll through July 2021, Classic Trains editors are celebrating the grit and glory of the Illinois Central Railroad. Please…
Read moreHistory of the Illinois Central Railroad Illinois Central Railroad dated from 1851 when it was chartered by its home state…
Read moreThe movie camera of R. R. “Dick” Wallin finds 3-foot-gauge Mikados at work in Colorado and New Mexico. [...]Read More...
Read moreAll through June 2021, Classic Trains editors are celebrating the heritage, grit, and grandeur that was the Central Railroad of…
Read moreAll through June 2021, Classic Trains editors are celebrating the history, grit, and glory of the Central Railroad of…
Read moreHistory of the Central Railroad of New Jersey At its peak, the Central Railroad of New Jersey, the self-proclaimed “Big…
Read moreNew York Central’s 275 4-6-4 Hudson-type engines are among the most celebrated of all steam locomotive classes. As the top…
Read moreAll through May 2021, Classic Trains editors are celebrating the style, glamour and grit of the Northern Pacific Railway.…
Read moreThe Northern Pacific Railway is Classic Trains‘ Railroad of the Month for May 2021. Please enjoy this freight train…
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