Trains September 2017

Map of the Month: Conrail, 1980 to 1999By Bill Metzger and Brian SchmidtDecades of change on Big Blue reshaped the Northeast’s rail mapRhythm of the railsBy Kevin P. KeefeAmerican roots music grew up along the tracks, and its heart was in MississippiWriting of "City of New Orleans"By Craig SandersThe short trip that led to a long-lasting train song'Mardi Gras' parties onBy Ed EllisThe life and times of America’s Club Car is immortalized in a songThe rock and roll railroadBy Steve GlischinskiD & I Railroad keeps rocking after 37 yearsDivine willBy Ed KingYou have no idea of the things we have to do and say sometimes just to keep the wheels rollingIn My Own Words: The circus comes to townBy Brooks A. BentzAn assistant trainmaster meets elephants and polar bears