A 50-year reader of Trains magazine, I found the September 2002 issue one of the best. You do many things well. Foremost, I list the human element (as in the stories in previous issues, but in this issue J. W. Swanberg’s tale of riders’ perceptions of the NH paint scheme is captivating, realistic). I appreciate the repeated maps, as in the Cincinnati story. They are a great help to a reader who has never been to there and yet wants to understand the layout. I must admit that I still cannot figure out which bridge is Roebling’s and whether trains now use it. Thanks also to Rick Johnson and Curt Richards for the enlightening map of the month, that of high-density freight traffic.
Yes, this is a great issue. I have complained about too much Amtrak in the past, but this one is great. The Cincinnati railfan guide is outstanding. I look forwatd to other such guides for Kansas City, and other locations.
Great job Trains magazine
The Roebling’s bridge is known as the Suspension Bridge and is a street. The former L&N crossed just upriver from there, the C&O next bridge downriver used jointly with street and beyond that is I-75, Brent Spence bridge and then Southern Ry. leading into Ludlow Ky. The Suspension Bridge leads from Covington, Ky to downtown Cincinnati right next to Cynergy Field (I always preferred the name Riverfront Stadium). On the Covington side there are many good restaurants, some floating. If you go there, try Mike Fink’s which is right at the Suspension Bridge in Covington. Guaranteed not to disappoint. gdc
I too have been a Trains reader for decades and let me come down on the side of including rail passenger news, happenings, etc. in the monthly magazine…This of course is dirrected to Trains Mag. staff…Thanks.
QM
I agree, an excellent, well balanced issue with good coverage of both passenger and freight operations. Classic Trains’s Fall issue is also excellent, great photos by Dave Ingalls, Dave Plowden, *** Wallin and others. And Ken Christ and Hol Wagners article on C&S steam is great! From a time when railroading was much more interesting and diverse than it has become today.