Ski Mask Posted October 8, 2001 Share Posted October 8, 2001 if your really into freights you should be checking it out anyways, but especially this month. there are two really good articles in this issue. One on the TTX company, which really helps explain the operations of Autoracks and Railboxes, the unique pool system they operate in. I've gone into it on here before, but this article gives you better details...and a full explanation of how it came about. The other good article is on the return of transcontinental perishable trains (think reefers). breaking down how a shipment is sent from coast to coast...including lots of great shots of the car they follow, which has a Lisa piece by Mone on it. again...this will help you a great deal with understanding freight movements...especially reefers. just trust me on this one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.T Boy Posted October 8, 2001 Share Posted October 8, 2001 i think i may just get this one. ese> do you have the latest issue of cp news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taper Posted October 8, 2001 Share Posted October 8, 2001 yea i'll have to pick that up at the local corner store. ese what do you think of the new board?:lol: i think its pretty neat. i could get used to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damn vandle Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 CHECK OUT THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF TRAINS. THE LAST PAGE HAS A LARGE PICTURE OF A FAVES STREAK. REALLY FUCK'N DOPE.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Average White Railfan Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 just got that nov issue of trains...its pretty sick that article on reefers..but those assholes never sent me a copy of the oct. issue. there hatin on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FR8 LIFE Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 I just got the Oct. issue of trains the faves streak is cool but the pictures of the csx coal trains are amazing oh and that iron triangle in Ohio where 160 fr8s a day go through holly shit. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenwestservice Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 i got that issue..It is really good..amazing how they document that UPFE Train with the Lisa piece. Really good issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Mask Posted November 10, 2001 Author Share Posted November 10, 2001 from the december issue's RPO (Readers Letters): "It's not art The Photo Finish "Mysterious Destinations" in October [page 106] caught me at exactly the wrong time. I and other volunteers are about to finish up a 40-hour project to remove graffiti from two passenger cars owned by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of NRHS. In no way do I, nor should you, consider these vandals artists. For you to call the person who defaced this boxcar a "graffiti artist" is outrageous. Arlen L. Sheldrake Portland Ore. " some railfans just hate us. But at the same time I'm not down with hitting museum pieces...thats like throwing etchbath on the window of a little mom and pop store. the december issue was good (every issue is) but I'm especially looking forward to january, cause they are going to have a big article on the West Side Line, in manhattan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powers55 Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 FOTOKING FAVES FS (N) PLAY WITH IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL MASKO Posted November 13, 2001 Share Posted November 13, 2001 I'd like to be one of those 2 teens that load up the carrots. All night access to the layup. Well maybe not, I could just go there anyways w/out working there...But I do need a job. Ehhh, I'll work. Only other place w/trains that I can work at besides the yard. And lord know I can't work there. But I'd like to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SomeNothing Posted November 14, 2001 Share Posted November 14, 2001 workin by the tracks is funnnn...getting payed to bench is perhaps one of lifes most joyous occasions.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtysicks Posted November 18, 2001 Share Posted November 18, 2001 Trains magazine? Where can I copp this magazine? Do they have a web site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FR8 LIFE Posted November 18, 2001 Share Posted November 18, 2001 Originally posted by dirtysicks Trains magazine? Where can I copp this magazine? Do they have a web site? they sell them at hobby shops and some book stores have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtysicks Posted November 18, 2001 Share Posted November 18, 2001 Good lookin out! Appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fr8lover Posted February 16, 2002 Share Posted February 16, 2002 i just got that issue actually (still on the newstand, didnt look at the date and bought it) but DAMN this is the best issue ever...features the line that i live on and even has a map foldout of it! along with that lisa piece (fucking closeup!), i saw met and take5 getting play (though its a bit hard to see)....what an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honkyartist Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 Originally posted by ese if your really into freights you should be checking it out anyways, but especially this month. there are two really good articles in this issue. One on the TTX company, which really helps explain the operations of Autoracks and Railboxes, the unique pool system they operate in. I've gone into it on here before, but this article gives you better details...and a full explanation of how it came about. The other good article is on the return of transcontinental perishable trains (think reefers). breaking down how a shipment is sent from coast to coast...including lots of great shots of the car they follow, which has a Lisa piece by Mone on it. again...this will help you a great deal with understanding freight movements...especially reefers. just trust me on this one.... Yo there is another piece on the black box side of that train that was traced coast to coast. It happens to be by cavs did you notice that????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Average White Railfan Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 Re: Re: Buy the november issue of Trains Magazine! Originally posted by honkyartist Yo there is another piece on the black box side of that train that was traced coast to coast. It happens to be by cavs did you notice that????? r u serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honkyartist Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 Re: Re: Re: Buy the november issue of Trains Magazine! Originally posted by Average White Railfan r u serious? Yes im serious im as serious as a donkeys stubborness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Mask Posted May 1, 2002 Author Share Posted May 1, 2002 pick up the june issue. Its part 1 of a big feature called: "Railroading's hidden half: The Yard" and explains yard operations. Lots of great big pictures and diagrams. Get it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Mulder Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 i read it and its a good article has diagrams of a yard and show how yards switch and all that good stuff. it could explain some things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Mask Posted June 5, 2002 Author Share Posted June 5, 2002 you know, trains mag has been really fucking great lately. There is seldom and issue I wouldn't reccomend buying...or racking if your trying to save cash like me. July 2002 is no exception. highlights: -photos of the VMV shops full of scrap engines -part two of "the yard" focusing on modern yards, including a fucking crazy picture of a big yard in chicago that made me drool. -news article on the alameda corridor in LA (6 bodies found in the trench of the course of construction....only in LA right?) buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaljockey Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 anyone know if they got a website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaljockey Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 ok I'm a dumb ass: www.trains.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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