January, 21, 1963 I will remember forever. I was at home in Rye, New York and I read in the New York Times that it was the last day of operation of the Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad.... (more)
The future of railroading -- three decades ago. A United Aircraft turbo train speeds westward from Montreal. Alas, turbo power never caught on in North America.
For the 150th anniversary of Belgian railways in 1985 this streamlined Atlantic, No 12 004 was specially put back into working order to haul some special trains. Here it is seen leaving a tunnel n... (more)