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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Light rail branches (Subdivisions) rrboomer replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Trainmaster.Curt	5	1719
Pre-Amtrak: Fully Allocated vs. Avoidable Cost "Red Ink." CSSHEGEWISCH replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Bob-Fryml	18	3218
Comparing the Quality of the G Scale manufacturers trains! Capt Bob Johnson replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	2	890
CNR GMD1's Posted 18 years ago by Trainmaster.Curt	0	933
Current Classic Trains - I WAS BORN TOO LATE!!! daveklepper replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	20	2587
The Folkston and Jesup Funnels rogruth replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by al-in-chgo	1	1032
pre war vs. post war Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	1531
Petticoat Junction wjstix replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Trainmaster.Curt	7	1759
howard fogg original painting al-in-chgo replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	1965
modules DSchmitt replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by ace	1	873
Battery Mess Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	2	852
ZW Problem Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by proactive	1	1497
N&W 1100 diesel conversion? oldline1 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by kingsport-tn	4	1757
Steam Turbine Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	20	2447
Unknown Lineage of Interurban Diner Being Refurbished. artpeterson replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by wallyworld	3	1156
"Diesel Victory" Journal - A MUST for ANY diesel fan! Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	0	1722
New Haven EP-5's (the "Jets"), final history steinmike replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by daveklepper	14	11627
1st Post egmurphy replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	3	1204
Shay's gregrudd replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by cspmo	12	7124
new to the hobby, a Christmas train question. Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	2	1150
In need of Lionel help BigJim replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	875
Steam Glory 2 Posted 18 years ago by 464484	0	1142
Thomas The Tank Engine? What Scale Are They? wjstix replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	2	1337
Some of my Classic Train Photos Posted 18 years ago by Trainmaster.Curt	0	1042
Frisco No. 4500 MJSND80 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	1619
Pics of Camden Yards when it was a yard, not a sports complex? Ishmael replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by motor	23	23254
NYC in New York City daveklepper replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Flatsguide	6	1269
Steamtrain Maury....a legend has passed wjstix replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by underworld	1	890
HERE IS A REALLY INTERESTING LINK-MAUCH CHUNK PA -NOW JIM THORPE PA Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	0	1073
THIS IS NOT A MODELING BOARD!!! (Attn: Moderator) Loco replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Lost World	15	1754