TRAINS August 2006

Cover story
The China Factor
Ten years ago, China was barely relevant to railroads. Today, it's fueling an industry Renaissance. See how in Part 1 of Railroading's New Economy. Tom Murray

Map of the Month: Ohio rails in 1946, 2006
We track six decades of change in Ohio, now the fourth-largest state in rail mileage, in this special fold-out map. Bill Metzger

Oh, how the Ohio Central works for the freight
Jerry Joe Jacobson's Buckeye Line is more than just heaven for steam. Bob Withers

The legend of the Gray Fox
From Canada's first train robber to folk hero, the transformation of Bill Miner. Doug Alexander