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Railroad in Focus

Railroad in Focus takes an in-depth look at short lines and regional railroads, where they go, the kinds of industries they serve, their histories and perspectives from the operations team. We interview key stakeholders at featured railroads so you can learn more about them. Features are accompanied by color photographs and maps, and show some of the latest equipment in use today.

The Austin Western Railroad was featured in the May/June 2014 issue of Cowcatcher Magazine. - Courtesy J.R. Leal

The Austin Western Railroad was featured in the May/June 2014 issue of Cowcatcher Magazine. – Courtesy J.R. Leal

Since our July/August issue of 2012, we have featured nearly three dozen short lines across the country!

Watch for more installments of Railroad in Focus in future issues of Cowcatcher Magazine!
Our roster of railroads by issue includes:

JULY/AUGUST 2012 – South Kansas & Oklahoma
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012 – Blacklands Railroad
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012 – Louisiana Southern
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 – Fort Worth & Western Railroad

MARCH/APRIL 2013 – Arkansas & Oklahoma Railroad
MAY/JUNE 2013 – Brownsville & Rio Grande International
JULY/AUGUST 2013 – Illinois Railway
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 – Watco Companies
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 – Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railway
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014 – Semo Port Railroad
MARCH/APRIL 2014 – Texas Central Railway
MAY/JUNE 2014 – Austin Western Railroad
JULY/AUGUST 2014 – Timber Rock Railroad
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 – Short Line Industry
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 – Nebraska Central Railroad
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 – San Antonio Central Railroad
MARCH/APRIL 2015 – New Orleans and Gulf Coast Railway

The New Orleans and Gulf Coast Railway Co.

The New Orleans and Gulf Coast Railway Co.

JULY/AUGUST 2015 – Farmrail
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 – Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 – Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad

MARCH/APRIL 2016 – TNW Corp.

JULY/AUGUST 2016 – Red River Valley & Western
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 – Great Western Railway
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 – KAW and Kansas City Terminal
MARCH/APRIL 2017 – Sand Springs Railway
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 – Newburgh & South Shore Railroad
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 – Birmingham Terminal Railway/Alabama Warrior Railway
MARCH/APRIL 2018 – Texas Central Railway
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 – Decatur & Illinois Eastern Railroad


Don’t have those issues? Get an inside look at these railroads by ordering your back issue copy today!

Current Issue: May/June 2024

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VIBRANT FUTURE

A G-scale train weaving in and out of foliage, across rocky terrain and over bridges spanning water features in the backyard is a sight to behold. Yet it ranks behind its smaller counterparts. The NMRA lists the scale behind the more popular HO, N and O, respectively. Some say G-scale, which was introduced in the 1960s, doesn't have enough staying power, but many believe the future is vibrant. The scale is appealing to families in hopes of encouraging younger generations to get involved.

CSO KEEPING THE NE CLEAN

The Connecticut Southern Railway is moving plenty of waste in and out of New England, setting the pace in a growing commodity segment - transporting America's refuse to landfills by rail. 

BRUSHING UP ON THE SANTA FE

Well-known railroad artist John Winfield is using the canvas to help raise money for restoration of a Santa Fe No. 93.

PLUS

With its flexibility in design, Walthers' N-scale Modern Lumber Transload is a good fit for the Whitehurst & Pine Ridge Railroad. Also, JL Innovative Design has new owners who are expanding the company's product offerings; 'common sense' drives the Federal Railroad Administration's final rule on train crew size; a former Milwaukee zoo locomotive returns home and more!

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