Features

Erie Lackawanna’s Passaic Junction • by Mike Galesi — Classic Railfanning where the Erie meets Susie-Q.

Becker Sand & Gravel • by Olev Taremae — An Industrial Railroad Empire Built on Aggregates.

When Pigs Fly • Those who say Pigs Can’t Fly have never seen a Santa Fe trailer train.

Watching Trains from the Patio • by Mike Bednar — Photographing Trains in my Backyard and Neighborhood.

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.

Quiz — Autumn Station Quiz.

Write-of-Way — Our readers respond! Comments on articles, photos, and departments.

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.