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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New York City to Chicago, Early 1957 - What was the Likely Route? rcdrye replied to this thread 7 months ago Posted 7 months ago by Attuvian	8	739
Studebaker Photos... Raymond Loewy styling... ATLANTIC CENTRAL replied to this thread 7 months ago Posted 8 months ago by Miningman	31	2048
Vintage Railroad Journals Ashton replied to this thread 7 months ago Posted one year ago by Ashton	1	721
. BaltACD replied to this thread 7 months ago Posted 7 months ago by Overmod	6	531
Park Avenue Viaduct photos Overmod replied to this thread 7 months ago Posted 7 months ago by daveklepper	3	515
Archived Photos of Chesapeake and Ohio M-1 Steam Turbine Engines Overmod replied to this thread 7 months ago Posted 10 months ago by Jones1945	46	2908
Uranium City Miningman replied to this thread 7 months ago Posted 8 months ago by Miningman	42	1661
New Haven images daveklepper replied to this thread 7 months ago Posted 8 months ago by daveklepper	18	983
Marx one-way uncoupler Penny Trains replied to this thread 7 months ago Posted 7 months ago by FE032	3	509
Photo of the day - Marengo, IA Miningman replied to this thread 7 months ago Posted 7 months ago by jeffhergert	1	514
Steam Locomotives in Australia Jones1945 replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 8 months ago by M636C	14	874
Buffalo Central Terminal - Pictures prior to 1970 Needed divebardave replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 8 months ago by CS Hunters	5	586
Looking for Brass Spittoons with Ry. name on it gmpullman replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 8 months ago by divebardave	2	452
Steam, Sharks, Centipedes, E's, F's GP's Alco's - Oh My Backshop replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 8 months ago by BaltACD	3	723
Disappearing CT articles? Miningman replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 8 months ago by Lithonia Operator	5	595
Lincoln's Birthday NKP guy replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 8 months ago by Miningman	17	928
New Haven Electric Division daveklepper replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 2 years ago by daveklepper	28	6469
Is anyone have knowledge in Lower Michigan... MidlandMike replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 8 months ago by Woodys Workshop	5	613
ACL Passenger Diesels from the 40's Overmod replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 8 months ago by BaltACD	9	753
1970s Crews working for Milwaukee Road in Worley ID and Yakima WA Posted 8 months ago by GandyDancer1974	0	289
A Romp On The Main Line! Lithonia Operator replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 8 months ago by Flintlock76	8	828
Vinnys Space Time Machine Voyage Itinerary Flintlock76 replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 8 months ago by Miningman	46	1770
Welcome to the Classic Trackside Bar, Cozy up to the bar and tell me your problems... divebardave replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 9 months ago by divebardave	2	536
Could this be considered the last Alco ever constructed? Miningman replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 8 months ago by Miningman	26	1524
49er vs Chiefs .. BaltACD replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 9 months ago by Miningman	48	2107
Trolley and Interurbans in Everett, WA CJT replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 11 years ago by Road Fan	1	1160
New York City Dec 1937 Flintlock76 replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 9 months ago by Miningman	87	2757
The Pennsylvania Turnpike and the fall of the Steel King Jones1945 replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 9 months ago by Jones1945	4	774
Lehigh Valley Railroad, Trains #28 and #29 The John Wilkes (1939) Jones1945 replied to this thread 8 months ago Posted 8 months ago by Jones1945	13	1224
Train Show Comin'! Flintlock76 replied to this thread 9 months ago Posted 9 months ago by Flintlock76	2	452