Trains Feb 2018

Northwest’s own granger line
By Robert W. Scott
The Eastern Washington Gateway short line reiterates what it’s like to be at the mercy of the harvest

Mysteries solved
By Tyler Trahan
Trains unravels seven physical phenomena that cause derailments, wear, or worse

Map of the Month: Harrisburg, Pa., circa 1950
By Bill Metzger
Attractions included PRR electrification, three major yards, and a landmark bridge

Unique bridge: A Puget Sound landmark
By Robert W. Scott
Chambers Bay span is small, vital, and one of a kind in the U.S.

Our love affair with timeless cab units
By Ron Flanary
CSX restores Clinchfield No. 800 in another tribute to the streamlined icon

Smooth sailing ahead
By Bill Stephens
Money flows into New York New Jersey Rail to rebuild and expand the harbor’s last carfloat operation

In My Own Words: Best practices in firing locomotives
By Don DeShields
A 1940s Santa Fe fireman learns tips and tricks from the master railroaders