Trains Magazine

Steam & Preservation Contemporary mainline steam excursion operations, museums, tourist railroads. Learn about restorations, talk about techniques, and discuss the future of railroad museums. If you’re new here, please read our forum policies. Trackside Guides Updates, changes, or comments on TRAINS Magazine’s Trackside Guides? Have your own trackside guide? Post them here! If you’re new here, please read our forum policies. Transit Commuter railroads and light rail. Talk about the latest developments in urban transit systems from coast to coast. If you’re new here, please read our forum policies. Locomotives The power that moves the nation’s freight and passenger trains every day. Find out about new locomotives, the fate of old favorites, and ask experts about locomotive performance. If you’re new here, please read our forum policies. Passenger The place to discuss Amtrak, the future of passenger rail, and high speed proposals. If you’re new here, please read our forum policies. General Discussion The place to discuss railroad industry trends, information about freight railroads, train watching, comments on recent trips, and other railroad topics. If you’re new here, please read our forum policies.