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Photo of the Day
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Denver & Rio Grande Western Mountain type 1513 assists Northern 1705 on the Exposition Flyer, climbing the Front Range of the Rockies out of Denver in 1946. R. W. Michael photo

Fireless steam locomotives entertained a college student in Dayton

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I attended the University of Dayton, just two blocks up Stewart Street from the National Cash Register Co. that had been started by John M. Patterson. A great leader, Mr. Patterson nevertheless did have his odd ways. Now the NCR plant, or “The Cash”
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All Aboard!
Travel right to the center of the action with All Aboard’s spectacular photo gallery and exciting firsthand stories of rail adventures.

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Trains of the 1950s
A new overview of key events, landmark stories from Trains and Classic Trains, never-before-published photos, classic articles by David P Morgan and more!

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Steam Glory 3

Return to the time of lonesome whistles, billowing smoke, and thundering drivers on every thrilling page of this new collector’s edition.


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Tourist Trains Guidebook, 4th Edition
These 495 most popular train rides, museums, and dinner trains give travelers and railfans the information they need to plan their next trip.
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