Trains Magazine

Trains editors discuss the rail news that is fit to publish.

This week, Jim and Steve talk about Canadian National's purchase of a CSX line in Upstate New York; Union Pacific's switching of a water chemical producer in California, new Acela passenger car interiors, and more!

Brian talks with private railcar owner Clark Johnson Jr. about Colorado narrow gauge operations, classic passenger trains, traveling across Wisconsin by train, the September 1950 Speedrail disaster, and more.

Trains editors discuss all the rail news that is fit to print each week. In this episode of Trains News Wire round-up, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Brian Schmidt talk about a new paint scheme for CSX, Big Boy's western tour, a Genesee & Wyoming sale update, and more. Only from Trains!

Trains editors discuss the rail news that's fit to publish.

This week, editors talk about Alcos, Canadian National's Alabama short line, and Amtrak food.

Only from Trains!

Trains' passenger columnist Bob Johnston joins passenger train aficionado Craig Willett to discuss rail issues with host Brian Solomon. On tap: trespassing and rail safety, passenger rail funding, timekeeping, and more.

Trains editors talk about all the rail news that's fit to publish for the week of Aug. 9, 2019.

This week, editors discuss steam locomotives, the last runs of Illinois F-units, and a new intermodal team-up between CSX and CN.

Trains editors discuss rail news that's fit to publish. This week the editors talk about Kentucky coal miners blocking coal trains, Big Boy's Chicagoland appearances, and more!

Brian talks with private railcar owner Clark Johnson Jr. about his private car 'Caritas.' They talk about the purpose of private cars, buying and remodeling the 'Caritas,' touring the country, and the operations of private cars.

Union Pacific Big Boy 4-8-8-4 No. 4014, WMATA troubles, and Class I railroad earnings

Travel overseas with Brian for a chat with Ken Fox of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland! You'll learn about the RPSI's operations and tips for planning your own trip to Ireland.