Features:

Alcos in Indian Summer • by TED BENSON — The waning years of Nevada Northern’s common-carrier freight service provided great opportunities for Alco action in the desert.

The Diesels of Ely • by JUSTIN FRANZ — While the steam locomotives get most of the attention, the Nevada Northern diesel fleet includes Alcos, Baldwins, and more.

Dragon Queens of Michigan • by CRAIG RUTHERFORD — Chesapeake & Ohio’s hardworking Alco RSD-7s left the Virginia coalfields to finish their careers in the Motor City.

The Last C-430 • by OTTO M. VONDRAK — Out of only 16 built, New York’s Livonia, Avon & Lakeville is home to the last Alco C-430 in regular freight service.

Ore Country Alcos • by ANDREW S. NELSON— Catching the tail end of the Alco era in Michigan’s iron ore country on Lake Superior & Ishpeming.

From Relic to Runner • by JUSTIN FRANZ and OTTO M. VONDRAK— Genesee Valley Transportation’s restored Alco PA fulfills a dream three decades in the making.

Departments:

Departures — commentary: Alexander Benjamin Craghead 
 The Longevity of Alco

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 Time Machine

Camera Bag — Photography tips and techniques/David Zeman
Night Photography and AI-Powered ‘Denoise’ Software

Collector Corner — Antiques and collectibles/Andrew S. Nelson
 Sounds From Another Era

Markers — Additional thoughts from your editors

Parting Shot — Garland McKee