Coming Up in the June Issue |
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June’s issue of Trains is all about short line and regional railroads! Discover Arizona’s thriving Apache Railroad, see how New York & Atlantic moves freight, and take a look at the New England Central at 25. |
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I received mine…it’s been a fascinating read so far, and promises more good stuff when I have the time (I’m supposed to be mowng the lawn right now!).
One slight drawback: the map of the Great Western lines in Saskatchewan should have a scale of miles on it, or an explanation as to why it doesn’t.
And I have a feeling that “Granger” is the word you’re looking for, unless “Grainger” is some obscure Canadian spelling of a perfectly good American word.
“Grainger” is a chain of industrial supply stores in the US
For the ones who get it done.
I just wish the maps accompanying the articles had every (or at least 3/4) locations mentioned in the article. Trying to figure out traffic or where and why the line was built with no context of location or direction is frustrating.
Yes, google can be your friend, but with the magazine in your lap it doesn’t leave room for the laptop.
MR now includes numbered arrows on layout drawings showing were the various images were shot from. Having that on the maps accompanying prototype articles would be very helpful.
MR has had them for years. VERY helpful as unless you’ve been in that person’s basement, you have no idea.
As I said, having at least the locations identified from the article in the map, it would be so helpful in adding context when an abandonment is mentioned or traffic that starts/stops.
My guess is the mapmaker has to start on the map at about the same time the author starts writing, and the timing of publishing prevents them from getting together to “get on the same page” before it goes to the printer.
Part of the fun - at least for me - with the Model Railroader layout articles before the arrows was figuring out where the photo was taken from. Tough if it was a close-up unless it was pretty well identified, but if there was a longer view it could be done. I thought it gave me a better appreciation for the design and scenery.
- PDN.
I did that, too.
I enjoyed the issue, especially the article on New York & Atlantic. I did have a problem trying to understand the point of Brian Solomon’s column.
Perhaps people who do not understand what it takes to operate a railroad are in charge, and, being ignorant of operations, can only enforce rules?
Soloman had a couple good features worth the reads. The New Englad shortline article provided a good understanding in a region of the country I hope to visit again one of these yrs. Only drawback is p. 39 referring to factor 3 tornado. There is no such thungs as 'factor 3". “F” is in reference to Dr. Ted Fujita who invented the tornado damage “F” scale from 0 to 5. .His other writing, p. 8-9, really dives into the issues of rrs loosing carload traffic, of which this trend will continue. Todays generation of hires have little knowledge of the art of switching. Brian does a good job in pointing this out. It is no longer being taught. It is no secert the carriers are looking to abolsih as many yard facilities as possible. These are where injuries of slips, trips, falls, turned ankles, back injuries from throwing a hard-to-line switch all take place at. Do away w/yards and the risk of injuries decrease, but at the cost of vaulable single industry carload freight that trucks now are gaining ground on.