Short line and regional railroads operate 50,000 route miles in 49 states. America’s Short Lines gives you an in-depth look at some of America’s most colorful and creative railroads. Don’t miss out on seven detailed articles from Trains magazine’s expert contributors including Bill Stephens, David Lustig, Dan Cupper and more!
America’s Short Lines
The big business of small railroads
Short lines 101 • How even the smallest of railroads can make a buck
Gila Bend or bust
Go Big Red! • Nebraska Central delivers touchdowns for shippers in the Cornhusker State
New Jersey’s five river railroads • An unusual business model spells success for this group of short lines
Today forward on the five Jersey lines • Reconstruction and route changes open future traffic possibilities
Whatever it takes • Short line motive power can be odd, rare, or — increasingly — large and modern
Till the cowls come home • Cattle call from North Dakota steers Canadian National’s herd out of retirement
Behind the cowls • with Locomotive Specialist Joe Whitmer
Appreciate the variety
Shortline railroading at 7,000 feet • San Luis Central plays an essential role in its small corner of Colorado
Columbia Rail All roads lead to market • Many lines, one unifying theme
Back to Basics • Elizabethtown Industrial Railroad is a short line once again
Short line gallery
