Railfan & Railroad Magazine May 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:

• Kentucky Corman • by Garland Mckee — After R.J. Corman purchased the former Louisville & Nashville ‘Old Road’ from CSX in 2003, clever trackage rights agreements allowed the short line to develop steady new business and thrive.
• Photo Line: Montana Rail Link Farewell • Special feature — As Montana Rail Link operations are absorbed back into BNSF Railway, photographers look back at the last year of independent operations on this colorful and scenic regional railroad.
• Unexpected Fairbanks-Morse: Part 1 • by Gordon Lloyd Jr. — While domestic production of Fairbanks-Morse locomotives was brief, its beefy diesels turned up in ‘unexpected’ short line, main line, and industrial operations from coast to coast.
• Steam in Barbados • by Michael T. Burkhart —Opened in 2018, St. Nicholas Abbey Heritage Railway is one of the world’s newest steam-powered tourist lines, operating on the historic plantation of the same name.
• Where’s Your Wegley? • by Ed Wolfe — This busy stretch of former Pennsylvania Railroad main line just east of Pittsburgh has provided a convenient showcase of Amtrak, Conrail, and later Norfolk Southern action through the years for local fans.