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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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WEATHERING?. practicing WEATHERING??. OooooooooK, let's have it!. jimrice4449 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	3	1120
Any info on 50 foot, 50 ton Brex Steel Reefers? Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	0	885
RAILFANNING IN NEW JERSEY upchuck replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by upchuck	3	1489
Cheyenne roundhouse traintownofcowee replied to this thread 19 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	7	3457
The Champion Train Out of New York Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	11	8217
accumulated 12 boxes!!!!!!! nanaimo73 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	992
ATS on 1950s Steamers (AT&SF) Gunns replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Gunns	4	2274
The Champion Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	914
POLL OF ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	15	2906
which railroad magazine do you read the most and which do you read the least Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by blade	1	902
NYC C1a for UP829 Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by feltonhill	1	1620
M&StL Switch Stand Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	1686
the engines builder Rogers: why did it disappear? PBenham replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by sebamat	3	1225
largest in the usa PBenham replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	8	1626
Rotary Snow Plow units.... espeefoamer replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by MudHen_462	9	3097
If you had the chance to............... Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 20 years ago by JanOlov	124	12913
For insurance purposes, approx replacement cost. TomDiehl replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	999
O & SE Railroad Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	2	830
A GREAT "new" old video worth watching poppyl replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by tstage	3	1893
Siderod Electrics CSSHEGEWISCH replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	6	1697
Anyone know where I can find pictures (color) of early N&W passenger diesels? Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by scottsmith	3	1255
Requesting assistance..... trainboyH16-44 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by JohnT14808	4	1219
....MILWAUKEE 261 OFF TO KANSAS CITY EXPO.... Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	4	1937
Baldwin Works Photos. TomDiehl replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	996
A question for the steam experts dave9999 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by dave9999	1	1097
Future of the American Passenger Train Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 20 years ago by Anonymous	76	25558
US Army S-160 2-8-0's andrechapelon replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	2	1887
EBT #15 Returns for the 2005 Spectacular Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	0	975
What is your favorite paint scheme from the 50's. trainboyH16-44 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	70	6626
Help... trainboyH16-44 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	3	1190