Classic Trains – September 2019

Real

Stories

of the

Rails

First-hand

accounts of

railroaders

from the 1920s

to the 1990s

Tales from

the Tracks

192

PAGES!

Real Stories of the Rails, a new book from the publisher of Train s and

Classic Trains magazines, features dozens of true stories from the late

steam and early diesel periods.

Th rough stirring narratives and imagery, this compelling collection off ers

a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to work on the railroad.

With each story, you’ll relive a special time in railraoding that has

long disappeared except for photos and memories.

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Sales tax where applicable. Real Stories of the Rails will be available in December 2019

#12814 • $24.

STORIES INCLUDE:

• Various roles: engineers,
  fi remen, conductors,
  brakemen, agents
  and more.


• Job descriptions: duties,
  hazards and joys.


• Historic photos and
  illustrations.


• How railroad operations
  and equipment work.

AND MORE!