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Like Classic Trains magazine, this forum is devoted to the 1920s–1970s "golden years of railroading." Discussions span everything from steam locomotives to classic streamliners to early diesels.

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Rock Island steam engine #407 route_rock replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by fleduc	5	2144
"Mains" Trains 464484 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by 464484	3	1994
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Railroad family tree IRONROOSTER replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by jimhaleyscomet	5	2106
what's the technical word for area between cars? Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	2	1115
Information on Western Union Rail Cars? Richard A replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Richard A	2	3506
Why are trains derailing? Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	8	1996
Amtrak CG9602 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by red p	7	1783
Railroad Tin Name Symbols Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	8	1876
PM 1225 Photo Local This Weekend Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	1029
Detroit Union Station Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by underworld	7	2169
Check it out 1901 Union Pacific pics and Verification plate mersenne6 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	2	1347
Train scale randybc2003 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	1068
Noob saying Hi joseph2 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	3	1359
"sights, sounds & smells..." cspmo replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	16	9362
NEW JERSEY TRANSIT BERGEN BRANCH Posted 18 years ago by upchuck	0	960
railroad preservation trolleyboy replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	2	1312
STEAM ON THE ERIE Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by upchuck	1	1393
STEAM ON THE ERIE Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by upchuck	1	1358
Baldwin 2-6-2 - A long story - but we need your help simco1 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by simco1	2	1638
Last year of the Western Maryland Scenic? Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	3	1284
Need information regarding mexican made kusan trains egmurphy replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	996
William Middleton's TROY article Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	3	1672
Least numerous class of 4-8-4, Dr Leonard replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	11	2553
Canadian Northern Railway Dr Leonard replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	2	1814
Tender Discoloration Hugh Jampton replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	1204
passenger locos Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	2	1614
"Our" Place customers - Friday night at "The Coffee Shop" (MRR forum) Posted 18 years ago by siberianmo	0	1031
Triplexes Leon Silverman replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	4	1899
Do you live near Columbia, MO? Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	0	1041