Railfan & Railroad Magazine September 2023

FEATURES:

• TriMet’s Trailblazers • by Kyle Weismann-Yee — When Portland’s MAX light rail opened in 1986, Bombardier’s light rail vehicles were there to shoulder the load.
• ALC-42s Taking Charge • by Justin Franz — Siemens’ ALC-42 is the new face of Amtrak longdistance trains, even with its teething problems.
• Green Line: Boston’s Link to the Future • by Tim Doherty — Rooted in the growth of Boston and its streetcar suburbs, the MBTA Green Line is an important link in the urban rapid transit system.
• Canceled Commuters • by Photo Line — After serving their communities for decades, some commuter trains in Detroit, New York, and Pittsburgh didn’t make the cut.
• Cincinnati Connector • by David Rohdenburg — Shrouded in political controversy and delay, Cincinnati’s streetcar loop connects vibrant parts of the Queen City.
• Staten Island Railway • by John Levai — Baltimore & Ohio’s unique rapid transit legacy serves the citizens of New York City’s “forgotten” borough day in and day out.