TRAINS July 2005

Analyzing the Merger Puzzle
How likely is a final round of mega-mergers? Let's look at the major railroads and assess the potential matches.

Steamtown’s Promise
Is the decade-old and federally funded museum’s water sight glass half full or half empty?

Take the Throttle on Mainline Steam
The show in China may be over, but a program in Poland can put you in the driver’s seat in revenue service.

Ghost of Glory
I found the birthplace of America’s railroad capital — and just in the nick of time.

Map of the Month: Northeast Commuter Trains
Every weekday, 3,170 trains of eight commuter railroads hustle people to destinations in the Northeast.

Plus expert analysis covering every aspect of railroading.

Railroad News & Photos: UP on the mend; new twists to CSX’s challenge to DC ban.

Don Phillips: The European Union moves freight off trucks onto trains.

Locomotives: MK1200Gs: Together again, and under one flag.

Passenger: On VIA, a waning slice of railroad history: the open section.

City Rail: St. Louis Metro expansion hits yet another snag.

Preservation: Thanks to grant, ‘Bluebird’ will fly again.