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“The ankle-view train”
Jul 21, 2025·Photo of the Day·Classic Trains

“The ankle-view train”

An article about the Pennsylvania Railroad’s new Keystone train in October 1956 Trains magazine (reprinted in 2015 in Classic Trains’ special edition More…

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Trailer On Train Express
Jul 18, 2025·Photo of the Day·Classic Trains

Trailer On Train Express

Louisville & Nashville converted these 43-foot flatcars for trailer-on-flatcar service in 1955 by adding rub rails and jack connections. L&N…

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Steam queen
Jul 17, 2025·Photo of the Day·Classic Trains

Steam queen

With the westbound Pocahontas in tow, Norfolk & Western J class 4-8-4 No. 611 passes the tower at South Norfolk, Va., in…

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Safety comes in cans
Jul 16, 2025·Photo of the Day·Classic Trains

Safety comes in cans

I can. You can. We can. Chessie System reminded its employees to remain safe on the job with this sign…

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Quintessential New England
Jul 15, 2025·Photo of the Day·Classic Trains

Quintessential New England

Montpelier & Wells River 2-8-0 No. 20, a former Boston & Maine engine, leads train 1 with a milk car…

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Pueblo pause
Jul 14, 2025·Photo of the Day·Classic Trains

Pueblo pause

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy’s Texas Zephyr, with Colorado & Southern-lettered E5 No. 9955 on the point, pauses at Pueblo on Jan.…

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