Railfan & Railroad Magazine August 2024

Since 1974, Railfan & Railroad takes you trackside! From main lines to short lines, passenger and freight, steam to diesel (and electric, too!), each issue puts you right in the middle of the action. In each issue you'll enjoy the latest industry news paired with our expert columnists exploring the exciting world of railroading. In-depth features with stunning color photography and detailed maps make you feel like you're there.

FEATURES:

• 50 Years of Conway Scenic • by Rick Kfoury — What began in 1974 as a seven-mile operation on the former Boston & Maine Conway Branch has since expanded to include the old Maine Central Mountain Division to Crawford Notch and beyond, with a roster of historic New England diesel locomotives.
• Final Spike Steam Tour • by Justin Franz — Returned to active service to commemorate the CPKC Railway merger, Canadian Pacific H1b 4-6-4 2816 embarked on an ambitious three-nation tour from Calgary to Mexico City and return in the spring and early summer of 2024.
• Sunset on Silicon Valley’s Industrial Era • by Eric Cortinas and Andrew Cox — With San Jose’s transformation into the “Silicon Valley” in the 1970s, the dense network of freight customers once served by Southern Pacific and Western Pacific has dwindled down to just a few dozen switched out by various Union Pacific local crews.