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May/June 2018
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GE, one of the world’s largest diesel-electric locomotive builders, is marketing its modernization program as orders for new locomotives have dwindled. Norfolk Southern and Canadian Pacific are among railroads that are making upgrades to improve performance rather than buy new assets. With the increased demand, GE calls the Fort Worth plant the world’s largest locomotive modernization facility. The modernization program updates aging locomotives − some more than 20 years old − with customized solutions that range from simple changes like control system upgrades to complex restorations, such as the comprehensive transformation of an aged DC locomotive into an AC locomotive outfitted with digital technology.
Building lumber loads

For modelers, Houston’s Pete Leach offers tips on making realistic lumber loads for any scale. Rather than work with plastics for the payload, Leach does it with the real thing on the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway.
Trackside Folks

Spend a couple of minutes with OmniTRAX CEO Kevin Shuba, who is the subject in the return of an old Cowcatcher favorite, Trackside Folks. Shuba talks about challenges in shortline railroading and his fondness for a few southern fried classics!
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Model manufacturers served up a big helping of locomotives and rolling stock at March’s Rocky Mountain Train Show.

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Along the Right of Way, a new photo feature, highlights the modeling work of our readers.
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Fairbury, NE, may be off the beaten path but the presence of the former Rock Island is alive and awell at the city’s old depot turned museum.
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THESE STORIES AND MORE, PLUS A FULL CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS!

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Product Review

InterMountain Railways HO-Scale ET44AC Locomotive

InterMountain’s first run of ET44AC GEVOs includes BNSF (shown), Canadian National, UP, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Navajo Mine railroads. – InterMountain Railway
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Our most popular issue of 2017, the November/December edition features the story behind the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This issue also features the impact of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad on Denison, TX.
Railroad in Focus

Cowcatcher Magazine routinely features short lines and regional railroads that roam the Midwest and Southwest. Features include color photographs and maps, but an overview of operations and latest business trends.