Issue #84

Jan/Feb/Mar 2010

Fullerton, California
Reading Railroad
Winter in Anthracite Country
Vanishing Pole Lines


FEATURES

  • Cover Story -
  • Fullerton, California


Dave Crammer describes one of the most relaxing and popular railfanning locations in Southern California at the Fullerton train station. Bob Lehmuth's classic photography and Dave's colorful current work provide an interesting contrast that spans several decades!


  • Reading Railway


The game of Monopoly calls it the "Reading Railroad" and millions of people mispronounce it, but it was a very intersting railroad nonetheless, and is covered extensively in a hefty 24-page article that covers Reading's steam, diesel and electric operations.


  • More on Winter -- Tales of Snow Oil and Icebergs by Mike Bednar


Railroaders in the Northeast have needed to improvise to keep the traffic moving throught the cold winter months and Mike Bednar lets you in on a few of their secrets!.





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Car Corner

Freight cars are now featured in every issue of The Railroad Press! Passenger cars will also make occassional appearances.

Locomotive Notes II

COMPREHENSIVE LOCOMOTIVE NEWS and roster information from all across the country as organized by Ken Ardinger!

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The Railfan Photographer

The Railfan Photographer column is the continuation of the ideals of "The Railfan Photographer" magazine, from which our current TRP has grown. It offers tips, suggestions and advice on how to take better railroad photographs. It is aimed at both the amateur and professional photographer, giving information on all aspects of the hobby. Featured in this issue of TRP is , "A Cut Above"

The ScanMan

The ScanMan column is to help railfans to better utilize their scanners. The column is written by Vince Reh, author of Railroad Radio: Hearing and Understanding Railroad Radio Communications & Systems. This issue's topic is , "Wireless Train Control - Part I"

Photo Departments

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Close, But No Cigar! -- This is what railfanning often turns out to be! This department will feature a photograph that is ALMOST perfect, except for...

People -- Lively additions to spice up rail photos.

The Scenic Route -- Beautiful scenes from around the railroad world.

Sign Language -- Interesting signage found along the right of way.

Heritage Series -- Timeless views of your favorite railroads from long ago or yesterday.


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