December 2020

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.

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Still seeking speed

By Bob Johnston

After more than 20 years, 110-mph operation remains elusive for Amtrak routes in Illinois and Michigan

Canyon light

By Todd Halamka

A winter night on Chicago’s “L”

The day railroading fell apart

By Rush Loving Jr.

Behind the scenes of the Penn Central bankruptcy

Deregulation

By Rush Loving Jr.

40 years ago, American railroading was reborn

Fast times in Winslow

By David Lustig

Standin’ on that corner, looking for BNSF

In My Own Words: ‘Stop the train!’

By John R Feasel II

One railroader finds trouble working a passenger train on Christmas Eve

Gallery

By A C Kalmbach

Images through the lens of Trains’ founder

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Preservation

Not just any old Alco | GVT saves an 80-year-old, high-hood switcher for its hometown

Train-Watching

Short line: Santa Maria Valley | This classic short line of yesterday is a breath of fresh air today

Ask Trains

Mail on mixed trains | Amtrak locomotive numberboards | Manhattan rail connection

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