Trains December 2016

SEPTA transcending
By Steve Sweeney
Philadelphia’s frugal transit system makes strides, but needs more money

‘We’re getting soaked!’
By Ron Flanary
A landmark moment in my life was my first 35mm frame of film

The split that works
By John Gruber
Conrail juggles serving two Class I railroads, and its employees enjoy being part of the show

Fielding new business
By Justin Franz
Customer service may be railroading’s new silver bullet

Steam and the Baltic
By Jim Wrinn
A German preservation railway offers an amazing combination

Freight on 4 percent
By Jim Wrinn
A steep grade, shortline savvy, and Jasper the donkey

In My Own Words: Memories of a C&NW railroader
By Ervin Niebur
It was hard work, but I loved it