This Month
February 2021
Volume 40, No. 2
Features
Portrait of the North
Ryan Gaynor – Northern Ontario is home to some of the most rugged and challenging landscapes, and also some of the most vital railway operations in the country.
Canadian Cold Front
Greg McDonnell – While Canadian winters may be cold and unforgiving, railroaders thrive as they get the job done
Alberta’s Heartland
A.J. Shewan – Veteran six-axle SD40-2(W)s still work the industrial complexes around Fort Saskatchewan
Maritime Memories
George S. Pitarys – Classic passenger trains in the eastern Maritimes by Canadian Pacific, Canadian National, and VIA Rail
Southern Railway of British Columbia
Matthew Robson – By land and by sea, this bustling short line serves the industries of southern British Columbia
Rapido’s Trains
Chris Fox – Model manufacturer Rapido Trains is serious about preserving a historic collection of retired VIA Rail passenger equipment
Departments
Departures/commentary: Alexander Benjamin Craghead
Railnews/top news stories and photos from our readers: Eric Berger
Transit Currents/transit news: Bob Gallegos
Railroadiana/new product, book, and video reviews
Timetable/railroad event listings submitted by our readers
LocoNotes/diesel spotters: Kenneth M. Ardinger
Through My Lens/trackside adventures and memories: Kevin EuDaly
Rail Technology/how it works: David C. Lester
Camera Bag/photography tips and techniques
On The Menu/railroad dining, art, and culture: James D. Porterfield
High Iron/railroaders share their stories
Preservation Topics/this stuff is old, man
Markers/editorial commentary and musings
Parting Shot/Stephen Host
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