Trains May 2013

Critical checkup for steam
By Eric Hadder
How a 1,472-day inspection means life or death for a steam locomotive

Ready for its close-up
By David Lustig
Tourist railroad Fillmore & Western transforms itself for movie and television work

Map of the Month: Colorado's scenic tourist lines
By Bill Metzger
Your guide to spectacular train rides and attractions

Two throttles wide open to the top of Furka Pass
By Jim Wrinn
A Swiss tourist railroad saved a famous mountain route

Seek and destroy
By Jackson McQuigg
Seven habits every railroad museum must have to nurture, sustain, and grow its business

The demand for sand
By Steve Glischinski
For railroads, frac sand is the next big opportunity

In My Own Words: My unconventional life on the rails
By Courtney Brandt
A tour manager endures long hours and tight quarters

Free pullout guide: Ride this train!
Your 2013 railroad fun guide to tourist trains and railroad museums