Classic Trains

CELEBRATE THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICAN RAILROADING – WHEN GIANT STEAM LOCOMOTIVES, COLORFUL DIESELS AND STEAMLINERS SHARED THE RAILS. CLASSIC TRAINS COVERS THE 1930’S THROUGH THE 1970’S WITH REMARKABLE PHOTOGRAPHY, DETAILED REPORTING AND FIRST-HAND ACCOUNTS FROM PEOPLE WHO WORKED THE GREAT PASSENGER AND FREIGHT TRAINS.

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Classic Trains

Illinois Railway Museum to restore ‘Centennial’ diesel to operation • Revive the Centennial campaign launched to fund the project

Pere Marquette Berkshire steam locomotives • “Super Power” answers the call for fast freight along the Michigan railroad

Butte to restore Northern Pacific No. 25 • Locomotive was originally dedicated to city’s children in 1958

NYC No. 2050 is Back in Black • A former New York Central C430 finds a new home in familiar paint

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Chicago & North Western 400s • A prominent fleet from the distinguished to the obscure

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Glass City Geeps

Ed Burkhardt remembers • ACROSS A 65-YEAR CAREER, THE WISCONSIN CENTRAL FOUNDER HAS SEEN IT ALL

A letter from “THE CHIEF” • TWO FRIENDS EXPERIENCE THE FLEETING GLORY OF THE MACKINAC STRAITS CARFERRY

Santa Fe through the company lens

That grand old lady • A BEAUTIFUL B&O PULLMAN GAVE ME MORE THAN MY SHARE OF ADVENTURES

Rocket science • CENTRAL VERMONT’S AND BOSTON & MAINE’S PIGGYBACK GAMBIT MADE THEM A BIG FISH IN A SMALL POND

Milking it

Twilight of the domes • Keeping “on top” of what was left of the passenger train world

VIA cab ride with a twist • This special trip included some unexpected “baggage”

Discover the Legacy of the Class | Railroads • Dive into the rich and complex history of North America’s Class I railroads with this exclusive selection of posters, t-shirts, mugs, and more! Whether you’re a train enthusiast or just love great design, this collection brings the story of America’s big freight railroads to life.

A Chessie icon moving to Sugarcreek • Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum acquires C&O 2-6-6-2 No. 1308

SAVE UPTO 32% • GET 1 YEAR OF CLASSIC TRAINS FOR AS LOW AS $26.95

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