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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B&O RR & C&O Canal - the early years. Overmod replied to this thread 5 years ago Posted 5 years ago by BaltACD	8	1662
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Spadina and John St Roundhouses 1930s Aerial View Miningman replied to this thread 5 years ago Posted 5 years ago by Miningman	19	4357
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Streamliner era competition Miningman replied to this thread 5 years ago Posted 5 years ago by BaltACD	9	2039
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Broadway Limited competition 1933 Flintlock76 replied to this thread 5 years ago Posted 5 years ago by BaltACD	6	1840
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Proper definitions for what the Classic Era ought to be MidlandMike replied to this thread 5 years ago Posted 5 years ago by Overmod	44	4503
Pioneers of the Steel Trail Overmod replied to this thread 5 years ago Posted 5 years ago by Miningman	17	2036
Opera Baggage Cars and Pullman's .. out on the road Miningman replied to this thread 5 years ago Posted 5 years ago by Miningman	18	4393
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