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July 2013 |
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. |
Features Chicago's legendary Roosevelt Road By
Fred Ash |
The second battle of Gettysburg By
Wayne Laepple How a railroad moved 54,000 aging veterans to a reunion on a single-track line in the course of eight days
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2012 TRAINS Photo Contest winners We asked for your images that show the blue hour before sunrise and after sunset. See our choices and learn the theme for next year's contest Share your thoughts on the editors' picks by visiting Associate Editor Angela Pusztai-Pasternak's blog post here! |
Map of the Month: Philadelphia 1949 Today's commuter lines were once busy cargo thoroughfares for the Pennsy, Reading, B&O, and Seashore Lines
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John, Barney, and the tank engines that saved steam By
Jim Wrinn An Indiana father and son restore steam locomotives at home, then share them Bonus Content: Meet John and Barney with a free video interview by Editor Jim Wrinn! |
How cool is your railroad? By
Jim Wrinn All of the big Class I freight railroads make money, use the same diesels, and run the same unit trains. But are they cool?
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Misty morning on the 'City of Portland' By
Jerry Pinkepank A snapshot taken during World War II reveals more about the place and time than you may notice at first glance
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In My Own Words: Grief and joy along the Southern Pacific By
Scott H. Johnson On the worst day of my life, I discovered the railroad ties that bind generations
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News News & Photos - Pan Am Railways' FP9s pressed into intermodal service
- Lumber returns to US rails
- New Orleans Public Belt railroad's next phase
- Amtrak's high-tech electronics coming from Amish country
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Don Phillips: Score one for the rail photographers By
Don Phillips But after a quick celebration, get back to work. The battle for First Amendment rights isn't over
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Fred Frailey: Ten trains to ride right now By
Fred W. Frailey These passenger rail experiences may not be around much longer. Need I say more?
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Locomotive: Inspections, daily and otherwise By
Chris Guss A close look at FRA's daily, 92-day and 368-day inspections on everyday diesels
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Technology: Instrumented rolling stock By
Steve Sweeney Unmanned freight cars that are 'smart' enough to send email alerts on hot bearings and tight tracks
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Passenger: Tips on navigating VIA rail By
Bob Johnston Use these tips to make the most out of a ride on VIA's unique equipment despite infrequent schedules
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Departments From the Editor One person's favorite train-watching spots Preservation Milwaukee Road and Southern steam locomotives return to rail on the same day this spring Trackside Explore an unconventional Arizona main line crossing that offers scenic variety Ask Trains Where are British Columbia's coal exports originating?
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