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April 2005
April 2005 |
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 Freight Car Catch-22 By
Tom Murray Combine a cyclical economy with a risky car-building market, and freight car shortages are bound to occur in some years. |
Wendy and the Lost Boys By
Linda Niemann Working Southern Pacific's Lawrence Switcher exacted tolls that friendship could ease, but not erase. |
2004 Photo Contest Winners We gave our readers a challenge: Document today's railroaders at work. And they did - in the yards, shops, and offices. |
Riding a Bird on a Prayer By
William Schenold The Wabash's special stop at Ashburn meant I was living my dream. |
Map of the Month: Kansas City Tonnage By
Mark W. Hemphill K.C.'s traffic density in 1971 and 2003. |
Map of the Month: Kansas City Tonnage By
Mark W. Hemphill K.C.'s traffic density in 1971 and 2003. |
Erie's 'Top Notch' Engineer By
Curtis Springstead In an era of polish and pride, Erie Railroad engineer Harvey Springtstead found fame and honor. |
News Railroad News & Photos NS crash raises safety concerns, West coast storms sock UP. |
Don Phillips Narrow-gauge railroad in east Africa yields some surprises. |
Mark Hemphill Investors aren't public servants - despite public opinion. |
Locomotives GM finally bids adieu to EMD. |
Passenger The battle of Concord - over the Downeaster. |
City Rail A police encounter prompts Metra to clarify photo policy. |
Preservation Louisiana-built 2-8-2 returns to steam. |
Departments From the Editor Railway Post Office Railroad Reading Ask Trains Preservation New Products Gallery Once upon a time in Trains
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