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September 2005
September 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 Looking for a Silver Bullet By
Tom Murray In 1996, buying Conrail looked like a brilliant way for CSX to secure its future. Then came trouble, and CSX has struggled to find its way. Can new leaders save the day? |
Map of the Month: Intermodal Trains, 1984 By
Curtis W. Richards Intermodal traffic is a huge part of railroading's present and future - a future that was already becoming evident three years after deregulation. |
The Fight Over America's Passenger Trains By
Bob Johnston Amtrak has been strangled by insufficient funding for 34 years. Will current reform attempts bring a final gasp or new lease on life? |
The Truth About Rails With Trails By
Mark Vernarelli The debate surrounding the future of the Western Maryland Scenic has renewed an old question: Can trains and trails co-exist? |
The Road From Ringling By
Martin Burwash The Milwaukee Road is long gone, but scars remain on the town's landscape, and people. |
News Railroad News & Photos Powder River coal dust wreaks havoc on BNSF, UP. |
Don Phillips What's so good about Europe's railroads? Plenty. |
Locomotives In some circles, Alcos still rule. Why? |
Passenger Get the most out of Amtrak and VIA award programs. |
City Rail Seattle monorail proponents face uphill financial battle. |
Preservation California State museum overhauls exhibits. |
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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