Description
Features:
Passing the Torch • by Mark Klingel — New York’s Arcade & Attica has long been known for its fleet of General Electric switchers, but in 2023 it became an Alco road.
Alcos Mexicano • by Gordon Lloyd Jr. — We head south for a look at the many Alcos and MLW diesels that ran south of the border between 1944 and 1981.
Trillium’s Grantham Spur • by Ryan Gaynor — Once the domain of Canada’s last interurban railway, the Grantham Spur was operated by MLW-powered Trillium until 2024.
More Export Alcos • by Vic Lines —Grab your passport as we venture to Europe and Australia for a look at export Alcos still earning their keep overseas.
South Jersey Alcos • by Steve Barry — In the late 1980s and early 1990s, secondhand Alcos had brief careers on a short line in southern New Jersey.
Strates Train Final Performance • by Dale W. Woodland — The carnival is coming to town — by train. We look back at the nation’s last show train as it makes its final run.
Departments:
Departures — commentary: Alexander Benjamin Craghead
Railnews — top news stories and photos from our readers
Transit Currents — transit news: Bob Gallegos
Railroadiana — new product, book, and video reviews
Timetable — railroad event listings submitted by our readers
Through My Lens — trackside memories: Kevin EuDaly
The High Iron — Railroaders share their stories/Doug Brittin
Going Hungry on the Cotton Belt
Preservation Topics — The world of railway preservation/Justin Franz
Preparing for VIA Rail’s 50th
The Observation Car — Culture, art, food, and film/David C. Lester
The Sounds of Railroading
Markers — Additional thoughts from your editors
Parting Shot — Garland McKee