Big Projects

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Get an exclusive look at how railroading meets its biggest engineering and construction challenges. Learn how railroads build and expand bridges, tunnels, and rights-of-way to last for generations.

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Big Projects, a 92-page special issue from Trains magazine, takes an in-depth look at projects that have reshaped railroading today and will do so in the future. You’ll get an exclusive look at how railroading meets its biggest engineering and construction challenges. Learn how railroads build and expand bridges, tunnels, and rights-of-way to last for generations.

You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how railroads have dealt with the challenges of these projects, and an explanation of some highly technical matters in a way that is accessible to anyone.

Stories include:
• Amtrak’s Hudson River tunnels.
• California High Speed Rail.
• NS Genesee Bridge.
• Switzerland’s Gotthard Tunnel.
• And much more!

Don’t miss this collection of major railroading construction projects. Included are 10 feature stories, plus a photo gallery!

Pages: 92

Big Projects is now available in a convenient digital format so you can enjoy your favorite hobby on your PC, Mac, laptop, iPad, iPhone and select Android devices version 2.2 or higher. Powered by Zinio™, digital editions are compatible with PC, Macintosh®, Android™ via Google Play™ app, iOS™ via App StoreSM, and Win8 devices.

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