See historic power come alive in this all-new special issue from Trains magazine! In this 84-page edition, expert authors and skilled photographers reveal inside stories and the unique character of restored steam locomotives. This thorough guide will help you to find the most exciting operating locomotives.
Steam Across America
Finding steam is easier than ever
Going, going, going TO OMAHA • Big Boy fires up a College World Series home run
Firing Big Boy • The differences between the coal-fired 4000s and the restored oil-fired No. 4014
Get the perfect shot … or not • May the forces of nature be with you!
Time to gear up
Have locomotive, will travel • The San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society finds a plan that works for 4-8-4 No. 3751
Nevada’s forgotten centennial excursions • Kennecott Copper’s Nevada Northern hosted fans 60 years ago
Last stand for ANTHRACITE • Central Railroad of New Jersey No. 113 turns 100
Grand Canyon Railway’s 4960 • An environmentally friendly Mikado serves the Grand Canyon
Riding through history
Running a diesel by steam
10 tips for visitors
Steam’s legacy forges forward • America’s operating steam locomotives in 2024
Operational steam engines in 2024
Gallery: American Steam