December 2023
The December 2023 issue of Trains Magazine.
Featured
In this Issue
The history and role of military railroads, and the return of passenger trains to Virginia’s Fort Eustis.
It’s the biggest event of the year for many tourist lines. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at this holiday classic.
As the only public transportation for many small towns, Amtrak plays an important role
The countdown to Trains’ 1,000th issue continues with a memorable look at Norfolk Southern’s impressive crossing of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Images of winter railroading contributed by Trains readers
In every issue
Trains.com, p. 4
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Guide to the latest railroad content on the web
News, p. 6
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Brightline launches Orlando, Fla., service
Bill Stephens, p. 10
- Pin your high-speed hopes on Brightline West
Preservation, p. 44
- Major donation for Center for Railroad Art & Photography
Travel, p. 46
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Celebrating the timeless allure of holiday trains