Features

Railfanning in Central North Carolina• by Mike Small — Vintage Southern and N&W Trains in the 1970’s and 80’s.

A.T.S.F. in Oklahoma• by Carl Graves — Classic Santa Fe Railroading in the Sooner State.

Not in the Timetable• by Mike Bednar — Crafty Lehigh Valley Railroaders did things THEIR way!.

Departments

Antiques RailRoadshow — Old paint scheme sightings.

Car Corner — Freight cars are now featured in every issue of Trains & Railroads of the Past! Passenger cars will also make occasional appearances.

E.O.T. — Each issue features a humorous or unusual railroad photograph.

Quiz — TRP Oklahoma Station

Write-of-Way — Our readers respond! Comments on articles, photos, and departments.

Photo Departments

Every issue we highlight great photography in several categories:

Close, But No Cigar! — This is what railfanning often turns out to be! This department will feature a photograph that is ALMOST perfect, except for….

Odds & Endcabs... — These are not your typical cookie-cutter locomotives and rolling stock.

People — Lively additions to spice up rail photos.

Sign Language — Interesting signage found along the right of way.

The Scenic Route — Beautiful scenes from around the railroad world.

Time Machine — Timeless views of your favorite railroads from long ago or yesterday.