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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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Art? Penny Trains replied to this thread 6 months ago Posted 8 months ago by Penny Trains	14	1362
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Railroad initials RME replied to this thread 6 months ago Posted 6 months ago by CrosstieBill	4	746
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Railroad owned car ferries MidlandMike replied to this thread 6 months ago Posted 3 years ago by passengerfan	46	6734
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Pennsy's unorthodox numbering system M636C replied to this thread 7 months ago Posted 7 months ago by Miningman	37	2712
GN "Western Star" on CB&Q Twin Cities - Chicago. NP Eddie replied to this thread 7 months ago Posted 7 months ago by wjstix	21	1354
Dust Bowl trains wanswheel replied to this thread 7 months ago Posted 7 months ago by Dean Tower	3	567
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PEI in Fall Classic Trains Posted 7 months ago by ghCBNS	0	265
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Transcontinental Sleepers rcdrye replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 2 years ago by NP Eddie	10	1975
Interline Passenger Moves in Chicago rcdrye replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 5 years ago by FlyingCrow	40	11233
Nickel Plate October 1958 LAWRENCE SMITH replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 4 years ago by 081552	2	1429
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NYC CASO and wartime Miningman replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 9 months ago by Miningman	39	3112