Features

GN, NP, SP&S and CB&Q Before — A colorful look at four western roads that formed Burlington Northern.

Reading Railway Rambles — The Reading Railway’s 4-8-4 steam locomotives in action.

The Lehigh Valley’s Escape Route • by Mike Bednar — LV’s Gracedale secondary gets a reprieve after a tragic wreck.

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 — Pre-BN stations.

Trading Corner — Looking to trade slides with new people? Maybe you've got some old railroadiana laying around the house that you want to sell. Need a new flash unit for your camera but don't want to buy a new one? Visit our Trading Corner department for classified ads from TRP readers.

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….

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

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.