Model a pike-size passenger train
When you think of Burlington Northern, passenger service may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But from…
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When you think of Burlington Northern, passenger service may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But from…
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Cabooses (no, not cabeese) were a common occurrence on freight trains throughout most of the 1900s, yet we rarely see…
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With school back in session, the sun setting earlier, and the first hints of autumn showing up in the trees,…
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I hope you’ve enjoyed the tour we’ve taken of Amtrak’s short consists throughout the railroad’s history. Starting with the modern…
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Classic Trains’ series “Diesels that didn’t” explores diesel locomotives that didn’t make it to large-scale production due to a variety…
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On our layouts, ballast is strictly a scenic element. We use the material, whether it’s crushed real rocks, dyed walnut…
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In recent months, I have dug deep into the archives to find the shortest Amtrak trains of each decade. Since…
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If you’ve read stories about diesel locomotives on Trains.com or in Kalmbach Media’s railroad magazines and books, you’ve most likely…
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Throughout the past few months, I have shown you how different small Amtrak trains can be modeled with only a…
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When the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Great Northern; Northern Pacific; and Spokane, Portland & Seattle merged to create the Burlington…
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Today, it’s easier than ever to railfan without leaving the comfort of your home. Kalmbach Media is one of several…
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On May 1st, 1971, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, or Amtrak, was formed. On this 52nd anniversary, I thought we…
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