Features

The Last Big Year B&LE / Union RR • by David Baer — Moving Coal on the Bessemer and the Union.

Going to Grandma’s • by Carlton Moore — Remembering the Cincinnati area.

D&RGW Farmington Turn • by Bill Robie — Denver & Rio Grande Narrow Gauge Freight in 1964.

Bethlehem Tower • by Mike Bednar — “Springing into a Career” as a Towerman in Bethlehem.

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.

Great Destinations — Enjoy these great railroad attractions and accommodations from coast to coast.

Historical Societies — Keeping memories alive and passing on the passion to the next generation.

Quiz — Wild Western Pennsylvania.

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….

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.

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