Features:

The Pilbara: More Magic • by Kevin EuDaly — The majestic Pilbara region in Western Australia features iron ore action like no other place on earth — one trip wasn’t enough!

Photo Line: Along the Line 2021 • Our readers share their views of exciting trackside action from across the continent and coast to coast.

CN Minneapolis Sub • by Henry Jansen — This former Soo Line route across south-central Wisconsin is Canadian National’s only direct link to the Twin Cities.

Pikes Peak Cog Railway Revival • by Ralph Spielman — After a four-year hiatus and $100 million rebuilding, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway is ready to take on the 21st century.

Mount Washington Memories • by Justin Franz — Steam still ruled New Hampshires’ Mount Washington Cog when the author made his visit with his father in 1996.

Departments:

Business & Technology/analysis: David C. Lester

Departures/commentary: Alexander Benjamin Craghead

LocoNotes/diesel spotters: Kenneth M. Ardinger

Markers/additional thoughts from your editors

On The Menu/railroad dining, art, and culture: James D. Porterfield

Parting Shot/Richard A. Olson

Railnews/top news stories and photos from our readers

Railroadiana/new product, book, and video reviews

Timetable/railroad event listings submitted by our readers

Transit Currents/transit news: Bob Gallegos