Second life for an old boxcar
May 24, 2025·Trains Magazine

Second life for an old boxcar

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 switch crews know
May 23, 2025·Trains Magazine

What switch crews know

What do switch crews know? If you want to know how trains operate smoothly, ask the experts — the railroaders…

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Train-watching basics
May 21, 2025·Trains Magazine

Train-watching basics

  Train-watching basics: Among the ways in which people participate in the railroad hobby, the simple act of watching trains…

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Steam and superstition
May 20, 2025·Trains Magazine

Steam and superstition

When Trains Magazine author Lou Maxon was invited by the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad and Museum in Mineral, Wash. to…

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May 2025
May 1, 2025·Back Issues

May 2025

In every issue News, p. 4 Canadian high speed rail moves forward Bill Stephens, p. 10 CSX CEO Joe Hinrichs’…

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April 2025
Apr 2, 2025·Back Issues

April 2025

In every issue News, p. 4 California drops zero-emission locomotive rule Bill Stephens, p. 8  BNSF’s double-tracking persistence pays off…

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March 2025
Mar 4, 2025·Back Issues

March 2025

In every issue News, p. 4 VIA Rail Canada’s equipment request includes dome cars; Trains.com forums return Bill Stephens, p.…

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