Trains April 2017

One family’s railroad story
By Kevin P. Keefe
The search for my Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad legacy

Family lines
By Ron Flanary
Why so much of railroading is relative

Circus on the move
By Jim Wrinn
The passage of this train has always elicited a smile and a friendly wave from those trackside

Map of the Month: Last miles for the circus train
By Bill Metzger
Route of Ringling Brothers’ trains as the circus prepares to close

Where it all began
By Jim Wrinn
Ringling circus train roots in Baraboo, Wis., are still strong

Peru
By Adam Auxier
Railroading in the clouds: Alcos, switchbacks, luxury trains, and an ancient city as a destination make these railroads unforgettable

Not just big shiny objects
By David Lassen
The digital realm is center stage at InnoTrans 2016, the king of railroad trade shows