Cover Story: What's Ahead For Amtrak?
By Fred Frailey
The next 12 months could make or break America's passenger railroad — and president
Map of the Month: Norfolk Southern's Appalachian Coal Conveyors
By Bill Metzger
Your guide to the parallel main lines west of Roanoke, Va.
An Elkhorn City Story
By Ron Flanary
'You boys ain't doin' too good on the passenger train business today'
2011 Trains Photo Contest Winners
We asked for your most creative use of light and shadow in railroad images. Check out our choices and the theme for next year's contest
From Desk to Diesel
By Judy Jenkins
Follow the training for one diesel locomotive engineer; plus: the status of women railroaders in 2012
A Perfect Ending
By Tom Danneman
An ordinary coal train adds the finishing touch to a beautiful Montana evening
In My Own Words: Will You Say Something, Johnny?
By Bobby DesPortes
An assistant trainmaster takes an unforgettable ride on the Louisville & Nashville
By Fred Frailey
The next 12 months could make or break America's passenger railroad — and president
Map of the Month: Norfolk Southern's Appalachian Coal Conveyors
By Bill Metzger
Your guide to the parallel main lines west of Roanoke, Va.
An Elkhorn City Story
By Ron Flanary
'You boys ain't doin' too good on the passenger train business today'
2011 Trains Photo Contest Winners
We asked for your most creative use of light and shadow in railroad images. Check out our choices and the theme for next year's contest
From Desk to Diesel
By Judy Jenkins
Follow the training for one diesel locomotive engineer; plus: the status of women railroaders in 2012
A Perfect Ending
By Tom Danneman
An ordinary coal train adds the finishing touch to a beautiful Montana evening
In My Own Words: Will You Say Something, Johnny?
By Bobby DesPortes
An assistant trainmaster takes an unforgettable ride on the Louisville & Nashville