railroads
Meet the People Who Keep Vintage Rail Cars Rolling Across America
About two dozen classic carriages around the country offer time travel by train.
Articles by Justin Franz
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Stories
Stories shared by this traveler.
trees
What’s the Real Christmas Tree Capital of the World?
At least a half dozen communities in North America have claimed the title.
railroads
The Historians Saving America’s Pint-Sized Railroads
From Maine to Alaska, narrow gauge is all the rage, including one of the most historic, Pennsylvania’s East Broad Top.
collections
Planespotting With the ‘Avgeeks’
For most people, planes are a necessary hassle, but for aviation enthusiasts they’re so much more.
railroads
It Takes a Lot of Thought and Planning to Paint a Train
Over the last 50 years, Amtrak has seen many designs come and go.
forests
In Montana, Remote Fire Lookouts Keep a Century-Old Tradition Alive
As wildfires rage across the West, an old job feels more critical than ever.
science
The Birth of Avalanche Forecasting in North America
In 1910, the deadliest snowslides in U.S. and Canadian history occurred just days apart.
sports
Winter Fun, From Skijoring to Backyard Skating, Is Feeling the Heat of Climate Change
The impact is not just economic, but cultural and recreational, too.
railroads
Meet the Man at the Controls of the World’s Largest Steam Locomotive
After restoring the monster locomotive, Ed Dickens is hitting the rails.
railroads
For 40 Years, Crashing Trains Was One of America’s Favorite Pastimes
From 1896 until the 1930s, showmen would travel the country staging wrecks at state fairs.
railroads
America's Train Fans Are Having One of the Best Weeks of Their Lives
It's all thanks to Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest steam locomotive.
infrastructure
New Hampshire’s Mountain-Climbing ‘Railway to the Moon’ Turns 150
The Mount Washington Cog Railway is still chugging.
trains
George H.W. Bush’s Funeral Train Revives a Lost Tradition
For presidents past, special rail cars provided a final journey home.
railroads
One of the World’s Largest Steam Locomotives Is About to Make a Triumphant Return
Hold onto your engineer caps, railroad history lovers.
objects of intrigue
The Century-Old Tool Being Used to Battle Flames in Northern California
Edward Pulaski's part hoe, part axe invention of the 1910s remains crucial to firefighters.
