Trains June 2018

Cumbres freight finale
By Russell B. Sperry
In 1968, America’s last revenue steam freights ran on a Class I railroad

Railway island paradise
By Jeffrey T. Schultz
Ride through Taiwan behind GE electrics, Shays, high speed locomotives, and more

Map of the Month: Crossing the Cascades
By Bill Metzger
Comparing the railroads through Washington

High hurdles for short-haul intermodal
By Bill Stephens
Railroads need to provide faster, more frequent service. But how?

Big push for Big Boy
By Jim Wrinn
With the 1-year clock ticking, Union Pacific closes in on the biggest steam restoration of all time: 4-8-8-4 No. 4014

Brightline: Blazing new trails
By Bob Johnston
Florida trains could rewrite book on U.S. passenger service