Features:

Passing the Torch • by Mark Klingel — New York’s Arcade & Attica has long been known for its fleet of General Electric switchers, but in 2023 it became an Alco road.

Alcos Mexicano • by Gordon Lloyd Jr. — We head south for a look at the many Alcos and MLW diesels that ran south of the border between 1944 and 1981.

Trillium’s Grantham Spur • by Ryan Gaynor — Once the domain of Canada’s last interurban railway, the Grantham Spur was operated by MLW-powered Trillium until 2024.

More Export Alcos • by Vic Lines —Grab your passport as we venture to Europe and Australia for a look at export Alcos still earning their keep overseas.

South Jersey Alcos • by Steve Barry — In the late 1980s and early 1990s, secondhand Alcos had brief careers on a short line in southern New Jersey.

Strates Train Final Performance • by Dale W. Woodland — The carnival is coming to town — by train. We look back at the nation’s last show train as it makes its final run.

Departments:

Departures — commentary: Alexander Benjamin Craghead

Railnews — top news stories and photos from our readers

Transit Currents — transit news: Bob Gallegos

Railroadiana — new product, book, and video reviews

Timetable — railroad event listings submitted by our readers

Through My Lens — trackside memories: Kevin EuDaly

The High Iron — Railroaders share their stories/Doug Brittin
 Going Hungry on the Cotton Belt

Preservation Topics — The world of railway preservation/Justin Franz
 Preparing for VIA Rail’s 50th

The Observation Car — Culture, art, food, and film/David C. Lester
 The Sounds of Railroading

Markers — Additional thoughts from your editors

Parting Shot — Garland McKee