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That Cool Railroad in Red-Hot Florida
Florida East Coast's latest revolutionary practice - and gift to the industry - might surprise you.
By Fred W. Frailey
The 'Magnificent Six' Mingle
In a nod to its rich heritage, America's largest railroad gathers some very special locomotives for a class photo.
By A Trains Staff Report
Map of the Month: Illinois Central's Roots
See the 88 different railroads that made up the 'Main Line of Mid-America' by 1971.
By Matt Van Hattem
ONLINE EXTRA:
Take a look at the Illinois Central Predecessors
Pocahotas Nights
When day is done, these color position lights come alive. At least, they used to ...
By Garland McKee
Building Dreams
The story of Colorado Railcar's dazzling domes, DMUs, and more.
By Bob Johnston
Railroad Reading
Bad day at Bitter Creek: Amtrak's Pioneer has the starring role as Union Pacific takes the sidings, and that was 'just the way it happened.'
By Doug Harrop
Gallery
The Milwaukee Road in Washington in 1978, Union Pacific in Wisconsin this year, and Southern Pacific 4449 near the end of her revenue service days.
By Assorted Photographers
News
News & Photos
Why do railroads close mountain passes?
Don Phillips
Technology
'New' tie treatment resists decay in the Southeast
Tom Murray
Locomotive
Cab units still find themselves on regular freights
Passenger
Plenty of plans, but little money, for passenger trains
City Rail
Long Island Rail Road digs toward Grand Central
Departments
Fantrip
Foamin' among the foliage
Preservation
Should this roudhouse survive?
Ask Trains
Products
Florida East Coast's latest revolutionary practice - and gift to the industry - might surprise you.
By Fred W. Frailey
The 'Magnificent Six' Mingle
In a nod to its rich heritage, America's largest railroad gathers some very special locomotives for a class photo.
By A Trains Staff Report
Map of the Month: Illinois Central's Roots
See the 88 different railroads that made up the 'Main Line of Mid-America' by 1971.
By Matt Van Hattem
ONLINE EXTRA:
Take a look at the Illinois Central Predecessors
Pocahotas Nights
When day is done, these color position lights come alive. At least, they used to ...
By Garland McKee
Building Dreams
The story of Colorado Railcar's dazzling domes, DMUs, and more.
By Bob Johnston
Railroad Reading
Bad day at Bitter Creek: Amtrak's Pioneer has the starring role as Union Pacific takes the sidings, and that was 'just the way it happened.'
By Doug Harrop
Gallery
The Milwaukee Road in Washington in 1978, Union Pacific in Wisconsin this year, and Southern Pacific 4449 near the end of her revenue service days.
By Assorted Photographers
News
News & Photos
Why do railroads close mountain passes?
Don Phillips
Technology
'New' tie treatment resists decay in the Southeast
Tom Murray
Locomotive
Cab units still find themselves on regular freights
Passenger
Plenty of plans, but little money, for passenger trains
City Rail
Long Island Rail Road digs toward Grand Central
Departments
Fantrip
Foamin' among the foliage
Preservation
Should this roudhouse survive?
Ask Trains
Products
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