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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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What was it? Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	4	1072
Rock Island steam engine #407 route_rock replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by fleduc	5	2166
"Mains" Trains 464484 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by 464484	3	1995
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Railroad family tree IRONROOSTER replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by jimhaleyscomet	5	2113
what's the technical word for area between cars? Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	2	1119
Information on Western Union Rail Cars? Richard A replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Richard A	2	3512
Why are trains derailing? Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	8	2000
Amtrak CG9602 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by red p	7	1788
Railroad Tin Name Symbols Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	8	1880
PM 1225 Photo Local This Weekend Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	1032
Detroit Union Station Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by underworld	7	2181
Check it out 1901 Union Pacific pics and Verification plate mersenne6 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	2	1349
Train scale randybc2003 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	1071
Noob saying Hi joseph2 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	3	1360
"sights, sounds & smells..." cspmo replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	16	9445
NEW JERSEY TRANSIT BERGEN BRANCH Posted 18 years ago by upchuck	0	963
railroad preservation trolleyboy replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	2	1321
STEAM ON THE ERIE Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by upchuck	1	1397
STEAM ON THE ERIE Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by upchuck	1	1361
Baldwin 2-6-2 - A long story - but we need your help simco1 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by simco1	2	1639
Last year of the Western Maryland Scenic? Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	3	1285
Need information regarding mexican made kusan trains egmurphy replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	1000
William Middleton's TROY article Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	3	1676
Least numerous class of 4-8-4, Dr Leonard replied to this thread 19 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	11	2564
Canadian Northern Railway Dr Leonard replied to this thread 19 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	2	1822
Tender Discoloration Hugh Jampton replied to this thread 19 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	1	1208
passenger locos Anonymous replied to this thread 19 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	2	1619
"Our" Place customers - Friday night at "The Coffee Shop" (MRR forum) Posted 19 years ago by siberianmo	0	1032
Triplexes Leon Silverman replied to this thread 19 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	4	1901