Trains January 2016

Reading the lights: By Brian Solomon Interpreting railroad signals for more productive photography

Gertrude Emma: By Geoffrey H. Doughty At 118 years old, this Pullman car looks grand and still rolls in New Hampshire

Venice and those bridges: By Scott A. Hartley A city owes its existence to railroaders, but has lost its rails

Winter on the Upper Mississippi: By Scott Lothes When the season’s chill descends, the Big River is at its elemental best

Railfan honeymoon: By Frank Barry Steam short lines of the South were on the menu for this newlywed couple in 1963

Limited photo opportunities: By Brian Solomon Warren, Mass., has history and charm, but finding the best photographic angle is difficult

In My Own Words: By Douglas F Kydd Did I set myself up to pilot an office car train with two E8s?