Trains magazine covers the broad spectrum of railroading with authoritative content, dazzling photography, and a mix of content designed to appeal to everyone from the casual enthusiast to the seasoned professional railroader.
Trains offers something for everyone who has a spark for railroading: Railroad news, insight, and commentary on today’s freight railroads, passenger service, transit, locomotives, technology, preservation, fan opportunities, and more. You’ll also see images and read stories from railroading’s glorious past, and explore the bright future of railroading. It’s all in the pages of Trains magazine.
Trains offers something for everyone who has a spark for railroading: Railroad news, insight, and commentary on today’s freight railroads, passenger service, transit, locomotives, technology, preservation, fan opportunities, and more. You’ll also see images and read stories from railroading’s glorious past, and explore the bright future of railroading. It’s all in the pages of Trains magazine.
Features
How Fast Can This Horse Run?
Norfolk Southern lost its stride after buying 58 percent of Conrail. Now, the Thoroughbred is back in the race.
Wisconsin & Southern at 25
Growing in both revenue and track-miles, this ambitious regional has proved it’s got what it takes. But can the railroad’s tracks take what it’s got?
Map of the Month: Rock Island Lines, 1964
A look at the big granger’s system, including types of signaling and train control, in what happened to be its last profitable year.
Interurban Triumph
In Philadelphia, SEPTA’s three suburban electric lines combine the spirit of a 19th century interurban with a 21st century mission.
On the Road with Extra Southern Pacific 745
The engineer of an 86-year-old 2-8-2 on a 1,000 mile trek asks: Is a MoonPie from Deana Mae worth fighting a troublesome air pump and cantankerous side rod bushing?
NEWS
Railroad News & Photos
Congress defies Bush on Amtrak; NRHS Convention round-up.
Don Phillips
Life goes on in London, but what would happen in D.C.?
Locomotives
UP unveils MoPac, Western Pacific “heritage” SD70ACes.
Passenger
A busy afternoon at Amtrak’s National Operations Center.
City Rail
London bombings raise U.S. transit security consciousness.
Preservation
Putt-putting down to Durango on a speeder.
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