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Ask Trains from October 2008
Oct 3, 2008·Ask Trains·Trains Magazine

Ask Trains from October 2008

Q My 5-year-old grandson asked me, “Where do engineers go to the bathroom?” I told him that locomotives probably have…

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A look back in time: October 1958
Sep 30, 2008·Timelines & Book Reviews·Classic Trains

A look back in time: October 1958

As of October 1, 1958, Class I railroads own or lease 27,622 diesel locomotives, 1,532 steam locomotives, and 559 electrics.…

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A look back in time: September 1958
Sep 2, 2008·Timelines & Book Reviews·Classic Trains

A look back in time: September 1958

New Jersey challenges the constitutionality of the Transportation Act of 1958, under whose provisions the Erie and New York Central…

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A look back in time: August 1958
Jul 31, 2008·Timelines & Book Reviews·Classic Trains

A look back in time: August 1958

SP announces it is standardizing on silver livery for all passenger equipment; although Armour yellow will be retained for cars…

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Railfanning Tokyo
Jun 17, 2008·Hot Spots·Trains Magazine

Railfanning Tokyo

Scott Lothes Shinjuku is the best place in the world to feel the crunch of a commuter train rush hour,…

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A look back in time: July 1958
Jun 16, 2008·Timelines & Book Reviews·Classic Trains

A look back in time: July 1958

July 1958 in railroad history One of steam’s greatest chapters comes to a close July 2 when class S-2 No.…

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