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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Uranium City Miningman replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by Miningman	42	3412
New Haven images daveklepper replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by daveklepper	18	3016
Marx one-way uncoupler Penny Trains replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by FE032	3	1874
Photo of the day - Marengo, IA Miningman replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by jeffhergert	1	1524
Steam Locomotives in Australia Jones1945 replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by M636C	14	2579
Buffalo Central Terminal - Pictures prior to 1970 Needed divebardave replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by CS Hunters	5	1604
Looking for Brass Spittoons with Ry. name on it gmpullman replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by divebardave	2	1180
Steam, Sharks, Centipedes, E's, F's GP's Alco's - Oh My Backshop replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by BaltACD	3	1616
Disappearing CT articles? Miningman replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by Lithonia Operator	5	1351
Lincoln's Birthday NKP guy replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by Miningman	17	2296
New Haven Electric Division daveklepper replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 6 years ago by daveklepper	28	9852
Is anyone have knowledge in Lower Michigan... MidlandMike replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by Woodys Workshop	5	1341
ACL Passenger Diesels from the 40's Overmod replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by BaltACD	9	1636
1970s Crews working for Milwaukee Road in Worley ID and Yakima WA Posted 4 years ago by GandyDancer1974	0	1108
A Romp On The Main Line! MMLDelete replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by Flintlock76	8	1841
Vinnys Space Time Machine Voyage Itinerary Flintlock76 replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by Miningman	46	3185
Welcome to the Classic Trackside Bar, Cozy up to the bar and tell me your problems... divebardave replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by divebardave	2	1406
Could this be considered the last Alco ever constructed? Miningman replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by Miningman	26	6066
49er vs Chiefs .. BaltACD replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by Miningman	48	4249
Trolley and Interurbans in Everett, WA CJT replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 15 years ago by Road Fan	1	1884
New York City Dec 1937 Flintlock76 replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by Miningman	87	4659
The Pennsylvania Turnpike and the fall of the Steel King Jones1945 replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by Jones1945	4	2477
Train Show Comin'! Flintlock76 replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by Flintlock76	2	1088
CAL. SERVICE, RIO GRANDE ZEPHYR MEMORIES, POSSIBLY COMING CZ ADDED LATER daveklepper replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 6 years ago by daveklepper	22	5167
No Steam In 30th St Station daveklepper replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by carl9305	4	1350
Locomotives and Whistles in the Hurricane Express trainguy111 replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by trainguy111	20	3386
GN and NP troop trains wjstix replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by SPer	7	1427
Fort Snelling Troop Trains wjstix replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by SPer	7	1511
Farewell to a vacant lot. divebardave replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by GeoffS	2	1329
On being trackside with Niagaras and riding the Olympian and hanging out it in Roundhouses Jones1945 replied to this thread 4 years ago Posted 4 years ago by Miningman	17	2095