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Illinois Central's northbound "Green Diamond" makes a stop in Clinton, Illinois on February 3, 1955. (M.L. Powell photo / Krambles-Peterson Archives).


Name Passenger Trains: The third in a five-part series by Art Peterson is presented this month; it highlights some of the premier trains that served the traveling public during the glory days of the modern streamliner. Art's series which starts in the Pacific Northwest works it way towards the eastern coast during the coming months. In March, Art presents Midwest. All aboard!


U.S. Military rosters The U.S. Army roster hosted on this website was recently given a substantial make-over. The same is planned for the U.S. Navy roster. Any corrections or additions you are able to share would be appreciated,


Iowa Traction: Opened in 1896, time has stood still on this all-electric short line railroad located in central Iowa. The accompanying profile includes both present and past electric motors. To Learn more, click on the attached Iowa Traction link.


U.S.A. 250th Anniversary Locomotives: The current number of locomotives painted to celebrate the country's Semiquincentennial now stands at 21 with still additional units yet to come. We'll document each new participating locomotive as they are introduced.

The 2026 American Freedom Train schedule has not been posted as yet. Please use the following AFT link to learn more about the train and to get answers to your questions.

In the Queue:
  • April -- Diesel Locomotive Evolution on the Long Island
  • April-- Omaha Trip - 1973
  • May -- Fawell's Four-Axle EMDs
  • May -- West Michigan's Interurbans


Ready Track: New Listings / Major Updates

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Art's Album

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Art's Album is intended to be an on-line resource consisting of past Art Peterson articles and images that reflect development and change within the railroading industry primarily during the 20th Century. It centers on a collection of short photo-essays that feature the lens work of several different raifan photographers. Most of the material is drawn from the Kramble-Peterson Archives.


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