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A Newcomer's Look At Scanners

Information and experience about buying your first scanner for tracking railroads. Lists a few companies that produced them (in 1994).

Called for Train 519

The author recalls a particular night run with a 2-10-2 in northern Michigan.

Confessions of a HiRailer

Describes the code hobo's used to communicate with each other.

Editorial

Teach children about proper safety around train tracks, and explain to them why these are important.

Elf Saga

Stories about the Holiday Express train.

Fifth Annual Jefferson Train Days

Jefferson, Texas is home to a classic 4-4-0 and does annual train runs in May. There is also a Model Train Show at the Jefferson Transportation Center, which includes a permanent HO-scale layout display.

From Uptown to Downtown

This article describes the cable cars of San Francisco, how they work, their history, and what you can still see today.

Halifax and Southwestern Railway Museum

A description of the Halifax and South Western Railway Museum, started in 1999, located in the Bridgewater Mall in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. It contains an S-scale layout.

Harry's UP-HUB

On December 17, 1941, the North Platte residents welcomed the troops passing through Nebraska on their way to fight Japan. This article describes that event and the canteen that opened to provide continuous service. Includes several photos.

Harry's UP-HUB

This article covers the UP's Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska. Includes several photos of the yard.

History of the Horseshoe Curve

A brief introduction to the history of the Curve.

Introducing the Allagash Cartel

A group of model railroaders built a 2-foot-gauge layout in O-scale.

Modeling the E.B.T. in Sn3 Part I

After introducing the East Broad Top narrow-gauge railroad in Pennsylvania, the author describes how it can be modeled in Sn3. The EBT also used standard-gauge equipment on narrow-gauge trucks, as well as stub-turnouts, so there is lots to model. Includes several pages of prototype photos.

Molly Pitcher Article Postscript

The story behind the "Molly Pitcher" advertisement. Includes the full ad, and photos of the woman who stood in the ad.

Pennsy Railcar Restorations Brings PRR Equipment Back To Life Part II

Restoration reports on G29a and G29b gondolas, Lehigh Valley SW1, and PRR SW1.

Pennsy's Pitcairn Women of WWII

Women took over the jobs men had held until they had to go to war. Lots of photos of women working for the PRR.

Railfanning in the Detroit Area

The author lists, and provides a brief description of, all the area's prototype railroads one can view.

Railfanning Metro Detroit (and Points North)

The author describes railfanning opportunities in the Detroit area, and shares a number of photos he has taken.

Railfanning The Altoona Area

Photos and a description of the Altoona, PA area.

Railfanning the Worchester Area

If one is attending the 1998 NASG Convention, this article provides some information about railfanning in the area. Includes several prototype photos.

Railroading Around the World

A one-page photo essay of railroading equipment from several different countries.

Railroading Around the World

Photos taken by Henry Kerouac of Canadian equipment in the late 1950s.

Railroads & Time Zones

A brief article about how railroads created the timezones we use today to help with scheduling.

Return to Allagash Country

A railfanning story with photos based on the author's layout.

Slack

The article describes the two types of slack and why they are important.

Switching the Coast Daylight

Watching Train 98 at San Jose circa 1955. The story is told via photos on the author's layout. Includes prototype operations information.

Tales from the Rails

The author tells the story of the Great Blizzard of 1978.

Tales from the Rails

Stories about Harry Roland, a locomotive engineer for the AT&SF.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

The author describes logging railroads, and how one might model one using available S-scale products.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

What did narrow-gauge railroads actually transport? The author compiled a listing of the RGS' transported goods in 1940.

The Conrail I know

The various paint schemes, slogans, and adornments are described over the past 40 years of Conrail. The accompanying model photos show these visually, including a special section on the bicentennial.

The Milwaukee Road

Various photos of Milwaukee Road equipment in honor of this year's Convention location.

The Modern Image

The author describes what happens in the real world when a derailment happens.

The Modern Image

The dual existence of the railroad engineers using the track and the maintenance crew trying to preserve the track.

The Pennsylvania Railroad in Johnstown

Lots of photos, track plans, and information about Johnstown, PA.

The Twin Cities "400" Ghost Train

The story behind the video that provides the audio and the visuals of a train passing by, without a train actually being present.

You Never Know What You Will Find Until You Look For It

Visiting the Marion Union Station after its official hours. Includes a couple of photos.