Home - Trains
WEBAs an Unlimited Member, you’ll get complete access to all content on Trains.com from our family of brands, PLUS thousands of issues in the magazine archives, our all-new video series and workshops, live webcams, behind-the-scenes events and tours, and more! Start Your 30-Day Free Trial Why Join.
Trains Magazine - Trains
WEB2 days ago · Trains: THE Magazine of Railroading. Staff and contributors have reported on railroads and railways since 1940, specializing in North America.
Locomotive 2021 - Trains
WEBLocomotive 2021 returns with the most comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of motive power trends, new locomotive production, rebuilds, and other changes in North American fleets. This year’s edition also pays tribute to the GE FDL engine. Plus, you’ll find compelling photography and locomotive stories from industry insiders.
Classic Trains - Trains
WEBClassic Trains covers North American railroads from the 1940s through the early 1970s. Includes many first person stories and period photos.
News Wire - Trains
WEBNews from the world of railroading: industry, operations, preservation, railfan, and locomotive articles. Focused on North American rails.
Intermodal continues hot streak in U.S. to post another weekly gain
WEB21 hours ago · Bill Stephens. WASHINGTON – The Association of American Railroads reported that U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Sept. 14 rose 6.8% compared with the same week last year. Carload traffic was flat for the week, but weekly intermodal volume was up 13% compared to 2023. Seven of the 10 carload commodity groups posted an increase compared ...
Model Railroader - Trains
WEB2 days ago · Learn from the leader in model railroad media, with articles and videos on how to build, operate, and enjoy your model trains.
Short Line Safety Institute enters its first decade of operations
WEB1 day ago · This month, the Short Line Safety Institute enters its tenth year of operations, having marked 155 completed safety culture assessments, and numerous introductions of programs and resources to benefit the short line industry in continuously improving safety culture. Founded in response to the tragic 2013 Lac-Megantic rail accident in Quebec ...
How steam locomotives work | Trains Magazine
WEBMay 16, 2023 · How do steam locomotives work? Fire+water=steam. Unlike modern machines, the steam locomotive openly displays many of its parts.
Union Pacific Big Boy - Trains
WEBSep 7, 2024 · Big Boy news, details, videos, and articles from Trains staff and contributors. See the latest on Union Pacific’s 4-8-8-4 here!