Classic mid-1990s issues of Trains magazine, the leading publication for railroad enthusiasts! This lot of five 1996 back issues is in good condition – clean interiors with no writing or loose pages, covers show some edge wear, creases, and minor scuffs typical of age/handling (as shown in photos), but fully intact and readable. Includes period ads (Pentrex videos, Cedco calendars, etc.) – great nostalgic extras capturing the era!
Included issues:
February 1996
Cover: Private Cars in a Public World – Canada's "Secret" Scenic Train (luxurious private car at night).
Features: Kansas City Southern's New Dimension, Alcos in the Icebox, Travel Tips for 1996, and more.
June 1996
Cover: 25 Years of Amtrak – Passenger Railroad Looks Back, Looks Ahead (Amtrak train with high-speed inset).
Features: Maryland Hot Spot, Hauling Trash in Virginia, CN's Back Door to the U.S., and more.
August 1996
Cover: Landmark Locomotive: EMD's F7 (classic F-unit in Santa Fe colors).
Features: Special Feature: Wonders of Railroad Engineering by William D. Middleton, How to Buy a Used Diesel, Colorado Narrow-Gauge Treasure, and more.
September 1996
Cover: Horsepower Wars – GM, GE battle for diesel supremacy (Conrail locomotive).
Features: On Location: Conrail in Indiana, Short Lines & Merger Mania, Museum Treasures of St. Louis, Classic photos by C.W. Jernstrom, and more.
October 1996
Cover: Union Pacific's Masters of Steam (Big Boy 844 climbing).
Features: Special Report: Union Pacific's Blockbuster Merger, Circling the U.S. on Amtrak, Conrail's Berea Tower, Fall Foliage in Vermont, and more.
These issues highlight the exciting mid-90s rail scene: mergers, Amtrak's anniversary, classic diesels, steam, private varnish, and more – with stunning photography and in-depth reporting.
Perfect for collectors nostalgic for 1990s railroading or filling gaps in a vintage set!
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