Features:

Photo Line: RGS 20 Returns to Durango 
SPECIAL— Restored Rio Grande Southern 20 made a historic return to Durango under its own power for the first time in more than 70 years.

Wisconsin & Southern in the Watco Era
by JORDAN REIN— More than a decade has passed since this Midwestern regional railroad came under the ownership of Watco.

Michigan Alcos
by GORDON LLOYD JR.— Michigan’s main lines, short lines, and industrial operations hosted an interesting variety of Alco power over the years.

The Vanishing Railroad Pole Line
by ERIC WILLIAMS— Once a common sight along every right-of-way, pole lines are quickly disappearing from our nation’s railroads.

Riding Chessie’s Jets
by JEFF SIMLEY— Ride along on two of Chessie System’s hot piggyback intermodal trains between New Castle, Pa., and Chicago in 1982.

Departments:

Departures — commentary/Alexander Benjamin Craghead 
 Railway Hospitality

Railnews — top news stories and photos from our readers

Transit Currents — transit news/compiled by Bob Gallegos

Railroadiana — new product, book, and video reviews

Timetable — railroad event listings submitted by our readers

Through My Lens — trackside memories/Kevin EuDaly
Born Too Late

Preservation Topics — Historic railway preservation/Joseph Zadeh
Thomas the Tank Engine: Little Engine, Big Money

Collector Corner — Antiques and ephemera//Alexander D. Mitchell IV
What to Do with Your Book Collection

Markers — Additional thoughts from your editors

Parting Shot — Jordan Rein