Railfan & Railroad Magazine June 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:

• Alexander Railroad • by STEPHEN HOST — Given up for dead by Southern Railway nearly 80 years ago, this North Carolina short line has experienced tremendous growth, thanks in part to three generations of family management.
• Milwaukee Electrics: 50 Years Gone • by DICK DORN — Milwaukee Road’s bold and pioneering effort to electrify its main line across the mountains and prairies couldn’t compete with the economic realities of railroading in the 1970s.
• Unexpected Fairbanks-Morse: Part 2 • by GORDON LLOYD JR — Wrapping up our two-part examination of Fairbanks-Morse diesels from coal mines to steel mills, from freight yards to experimental passenger trains, and even some foreign operations.
• The Soot of Rome: Cumbres & Toltec • by RICK MALO —For more than 50 years, a new generation of railroaders has been keeping the traditions of the Rio Grande narrow gauge alive in Colorado and New Mexico on Cumbres & Toltec Scenic
• The Role of Technology: 2023 CRP&A Winners • Special Feature — The theme of the Center for Railroad Photography & Art’s Creative Photography Awards explored how technology has shaped how railroads operate, look, and perform over time.