General Discussion (Classic Trains)

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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Ever seen a 1-0-1 or maybe a 0-2-0 .. thoughts? Flintlock76 replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 3 months ago by Miningman	8	605
A rare peek at the RDC Budd Detroit Diesel engine BaltACD replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 3 months ago by Miningman	9	1002
Peter Witt streetcars that are not PCCs daveklepper replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted one year ago by daveklepper	38	6640
CPR 0-6-0 with something shiny and new BaltACD replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 4 months ago by Miningman	12	848
Ottawa Electric Railway gthomson replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 4 months ago by Miningman	12	1052
Did Pennsy make their own lightweight coach or sleeper before WWII? gmpullman replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 3 months ago by Jones1945	6	705
Soo Line Passenger Trains in Upper Michigan Fr.Al replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 3 months ago by Fr.Al	12	995
Undoing of Standard Time. rcdrye replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 5 years ago by gbrewer	42	12607
World's fair wonder rcdrye replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 4 months ago by SSW9389	101	4734
Any Vermont Railroading Fans Out There? Fr.Al replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 3 months ago by Flintlock76	11	802
Convertable streetcars (and semi-convertables?) daveklepper replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted one year ago by daveklepper	20	3255
Article in Classic Trains magazine seppburgh2 replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 3 months ago by Brian Hitchings	1	316
Moncton, New Brunswick A very very busy scene Backshop replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 4 months ago by Miningman	2	426
Western Development Museum Miningman replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 3 months ago by Miningman	8	623
CNR Predecessor Passenger Equipment Posted 3 months ago by Miningman	0	196
The Overland Limited 1915 Consists Lindsay_K replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 4 months ago by Lindsay_K	34	1807
OD'ing Fr.Al replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 3 months ago by Backshop	2	384
PRR Fleet of Modernism (1938-1947) integrated discussion Jones1945 replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 10 months ago by Jones1945	111	11220
CPR wants to abandon branch.... Shipper says no way... Shipper wins Miningman replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 4 months ago by Miningman	2	544
The Chicago Express Miningman replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted one year ago by Miningman	4	1697
What if Santa Fe pre-1930 Steam Locos Had Belpaire Fireboxes SPer replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 3 months ago by SPer	6	591
Did Pullman Sleepers have baths Jones1945 replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 4 months ago by Lindsay_K	20	1113
Pennsy Centipede on cover of Green Book Miningman replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 3 months ago by Miningman	7	563
Engineer on NYC #16 August, 1965 Posted 3 months ago by PETER C HOYT	0	198
Spring Issue memories Posted 3 months ago by loosecaboose73	0	194
Big Boy name BaltACD replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 4 months ago by SPer	38	2246
Santa Fe Chicago Steam Commuter trains richhotrain replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 4 months ago by SPer	5	630
The incredible and versatile D10 daveklepper replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by Miningman	5	739
Reading/CNJ power pool or trackage rights? Flintlock76 replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by Mjorstad	5	472
Wooden Tank Car .. built 1964! ( for vinegar of course) Miningman replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by Miningman	19	900