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Features:
Alcos in Indian Summer • by TED BENSON — The waning years of Nevada Northern’s common-carrier freight service provided great opportunities for Alco action in the desert.
The Diesels of Ely • by JUSTIN FRANZ — While the steam locomotives get most of the attention, the Nevada Northern diesel fleet includes Alcos, Baldwins, and more.
Dragon Queens of Michigan • by CRAIG RUTHERFORD — Chesapeake & Ohio’s hardworking Alco RSD-7s left the Virginia coalfields to finish their careers in the Motor City.
The Last C-430 • by OTTO M. VONDRAK — Out of only 16 built, New York’s Livonia, Avon & Lakeville is home to the last Alco C-430 in regular freight service.
Ore Country Alcos • by ANDREW S. NELSON— Catching the tail end of the Alco era in Michigan’s iron ore country on Lake Superior & Ishpeming.
From Relic to Runner • by JUSTIN FRANZ and OTTO M. VONDRAK— Genesee Valley Transportation’s restored Alco PA fulfills a dream three decades in the making.
Departments:
Departures — commentary: Alexander Benjamin Craghead
The Longevity of Alco
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 Time Machine
Camera Bag — Photography tips and techniques/David Zeman
Night Photography and AI-Powered ‘Denoise’ Software
Collector Corner — Antiques and collectibles/Andrew S. Nelson
Sounds From Another Era
Markers — Additional thoughts from your editors
Parting Shot — Garland McKee
