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Train music, or music in trains?
Jun 2, 2025·Trains Magazine·Trains Magazine

Train music, or music in trains?

Railroading — and its echoes — remain all around us, deeply embedded in language, culture, technology, and attitudes. It is…

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4-6-4 Hudson steam locomotives
Jun 1, 2025·Locomotives·Classic Trains

4-6-4 Hudson steam locomotives

  While growing up in Cleveland and Buffalo after World War II, a close encounter with a 4-6-4 Hudson-type locomotive…

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How to build a freight train
May 30, 2025·ABCs Of Railroading·Trains Magazine

How to build a freight train

The first step in building a freight train is understanding what railroaders mean by “compliance.” A freight train is said…

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Elevated crossing gate towers
May 28, 2025·ABCs Of Railroading·Trains Magazine

Elevated crossing gate towers

Elevated crossing gate towers were once common sights at busy road intersections. The compact and fascinating structures faded from the…

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10 photogenic railfanning spots
May 27, 2025·Hot Spots·Trains Magazine

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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