Trains January 2017

Tightening the iron lariatBy Steve Glischinski How Canadian National created a new back door entry to the U.S.Reading, writing, and railcarsBy Brian Schmidt The Cathcarts grew up with trains — now they run a carshop Climate changeBy Justin Franz Is the railroad industry ready for stronger storms and more extreme weather? So long EMD ... it was greatBy David Lustig Change is not the end of the world, but we now know why the move to diesels was so intolerable to our elders Rails in a Pacific paradiseBy David Lustig Oahu and its narrow gauge tourist line offer sun, surf, and an escape from cold, but dark clouds may loom Five seasonsBy Drew Halverson An ordinary location in rural Wisconsin has become one of my favorite places to watch trains, thanks to nature’s stunning seasonal shifts In My Own Words: 10 minutes at FassifernBy Steve Holmes Just another day on the railroad became a treat for campers at New South Wales, Australia