10 photogenic railfanning spots
For the dedicated photographer looking for quality over quantity, finding the perfect location to capture railroading against stunning backdrops is…
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How much a railroad charges to move freight depends largely upon the weight of the cargo. Large shippers maintain in-plant…
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Hosts David Popp and Bryson Sleppy take a swing at the curves! Specifically, the process required to install sections of…
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Railroads spend a lot of time worrying about clearances. One low bridge or a narrow tunnel will limit the kinds…
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Lucius Beebe was a major figure in railroad literature and photography for nearly three decades, but contemporary readers might be…
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This is what happens when a railroad has more resourcefulness than resources. Perpetually short of funds but needing a station…
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What do switch crews know? If you want to know how trains operate smoothly, ask the experts — the railroaders…
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More than most machines, a steam locomotive’s design reflects its intended use. There are reasons why high-speed passenger locomotives have…
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Train-watching basics: Among the ways in which people participate in the railroad hobby, the simple act of watching trains…
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When Trains Magazine author Lou Maxon was invited by the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad and Museum in Mineral, Wash. to…
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The HO scale (1:87.1) East Troy Industrial Park project layout wouldn’t be a model railroad without the trackwork! In this…
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