TRAINS December 2005

Railroading to the Arctic
Meet the railroaders and find out about life on Canada’s spellbinder: the Hudson Bay Railway.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
And Nov. 19, he begins his 63rd run through the Appalachians on CSX's former Clinchfield Railroad.

Alamosa bound
Rio Grande to the west, Christmas dinner to the east. What’s a new college graduate railfan to do?

Ice Capades
Aboard the carferry Viking on a fast-freezing lake that wouldn’t let go.

A Diamond for Christmas
Of a school trip behind C-Line diesels, a cherished gift, and lasting friendships.

Map of the Month: Snowsheds on Stevens Pass
How the Great Northern covered its tracks in Washington.

Plus expert analysis covering every aspect of railroading.

Railroad News & Photos: Railroads tackle the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Don Phillips: Yes, there was a railroad revolution. Will Europe see one, too?

Locomotives: Saudi Railways return to EMD for fourth order of SDL50s

Passenger: When hurricanes hit the Gulf Coast, Amtrak was ready to help.

City Rail: American Public Transportation Association meets in Dallas.

Preservation: TRAINS Award goes to the Friends of C&TS