This Month

August 2022

by Steve Carter — This BNSF secondary was transformed into a robust main line to accommodate additional passenger trains in and around Tacoma.

by our readers — Our readers submitted hundreds of creative entries, but only one can occupy the coveted center spread position.

by Ben Kletzer — The coal mines of Sandaoling were home to the last holdouts for regular service steam in China, and around the world.

by Cate Kratville-Wrinn — Iowa Interstate’s Chinese 2-10-2 6988 moves to Railroading Heritage of Midwest America’s backshops in Silvis, Ill.

by Dan Kwarciany — Former Chicago & North Western lines in northern Wisconsin operated by Canadian National will now go to a new short line.

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