TRAINS May 2001

Saving the Cumbres. Volunteers took over the Combres & Toltec Scenic when the professionals turned thumbs down. Can the volunteers succeed?

Chemical shippers want a new formula. Petrochemical shippers want railroads to compete for their business. Getting railroads to listen will be a tough challenge.

Is a little blue engine the next big thing? Thomas the Tank Engine might be the best thing in years to happen to tourist railroads, museums, and railroads themselves.

Big steam, big year. Updates on your favorite steam locomotives and where you'll be able to smell the smoke and hot grease this season.