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January 2012
January 2012 |
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 This month's PDF package contains some of William D. Middleton's most memorable articles in Trains, including his first one published in the April 1951 issue, all for $5.95
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Western Steam Glory By
John Gruber Joel Jensen's love of steam and the West began less than 30 years ago, but his photos capture early 20th century railroading essence
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Bridges of Britain By
William D. Middleton The birthplace of railroading contains some of its most distinctive spans. Come along on a survey of Great Britain's most beloved and notable bridges
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Map of the Month: What happened to Chessie System? By
Bob Withers and Bill Metzger After Chessie's ninth life, here's what became of her under CSX Transportation
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Bob Bryant's Big Little Railroad By
Fred Frailey Buckingham Branch, once a mom-and-pop short line, spreads its wings and flies
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Canada's Unpolished Gem By
Bob Johnston The diminutive streamliner once know as Chaleur still delivers one-of-a-kind charm
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In My Own Words: 500 Ways to Fire By
John O. Stanley A Canadian Pacific steam locomotive fireman's experiences on the left-hand side of the cab
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News News & Photos
- Illinois Central line through Vaughan, Miss., site of the Casey Jones' wreck, faces abandonment
- Q&A with Canadian National CEO Claude Mongeau
- Norfolk's light rail rolls like The Tide
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Don Phillips Be careful when Border Patrol boards Amtrak
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Fred W. Frailey Passenger rail competition for Amtrak
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Locomotive
- Cummins rolls out the first Tier-4 compliant engine for repowering
- Norfolk Southern's Juniata Shop turns out two GP22ECO units for testing
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Technology MPL Technology's new SpillX system could revolutionize refueling locomotives Bonus Content: New TrainsTube! See a video of how SpillX works |
Passenger Amtrak's Viewliner diner lands a new role as test bed for cars to come
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Departments From the Editor New boxcar at Railway Interchange show in Minneapolis Trackside Trackside Guide: Missoula, Mont. Preservation Cannonball Water Group's Mitch George answers 7 key questions about water treatment for boilers Ask Trains • Norfolk Southern business cars
• Chicago Aurora & Elgin
• 1940s-era AM antennas
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