Accidents Are A Captivating Part Of Railroad History

• View dramatic historical photos, many never-before-published
• Read about the crash on Dutchman's Curve, the worst loss of life on the rails
• Find out which train used a basement for brakes
• Travel to Crush, Texas - a publicity stunt gone wrong
• Learn which wrecks led to key technological advances
• Gain insight into the NTSB's methods of investigation
• Discover what's been learned by studying past mistakes, and the safety improvements adopted by the railroad industry as a result

70 Years of Trains Magazine on DVD-ROM

When Al Kalmbach started Trains magazine in 1940, who would have predicted that it would still be going strong 70 years later? Yet that’s exactly what happened—an astounding achievement by any standard!

Now, in celebration of the magazine’s 70th anniversary, you can own the complete collection of Trains magazine, all in a convenient DVD format. That’s right—the entire history of the magazine has been captured digitally for you to enjoy for years to come.

You’ll have access to every issue—60,000 pages in all!—from the very rare first issue through the December 2010 edition. It’s impossible to list all the highlights of this very special collection, but here are just a few you’re sure to find fascinating:

· The special “preview issue” from October 1940, rarely seen until now
· All 33 years under the editorship of the legendary David P. Morgan
· World War II-era issues, filled with patriotic advertising and news stories
· All of Trains’ famous “all-steam” and “all-diesel” issues
· All the columns by columnist John G. Kneiling
· All the beloved David P. Morgan-Philip R. Hastings collaborations

SPECIAL SEARCH FEATURE: A complete index of every article, contributor, and topic so you can search quickly and easily through all 70 years of Trains to find what you’re most interested in.

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to have a complete collection of one of the longest-running, most successful magazines in publishing history. Railfans will be captivated by the staggering amount of information, nostalgia, editorial excellence and powerful photography. Treat yourself to 70 Years of Trains on DVD today!

This all-new collector's issue from Trains magazine keeps you up to speed on developments and trends in the engines that move the nation.

Includes:

• What's new in motive power
• How New Jersey Transit continues to be a technological leader
• GE's impressive history
• And much more!

Kids love trains. The sounds, the size, the motion – all of it fascinates children from an early age. Now share the excitement with Trains4Kids. Trains4Kids is a fun introduction to the exciting world of trains! This special magazine is geared just for kids. They’ll love seeing: All about trains: Model railroads, toy trains, and real trains! Games, puzzles, crafts, and coloring The Travel Town Museum in Los Angeles What it’s like to work on the railroad Model railroads at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry And more!

This new collector's issue from Trains magazine is your ticket to the fast-paced world of today's locomotives.

Includes:

• Motive Power Review
• GE Test Track
• Luxury Locomotive Lodge
• Surfin' USA: Passenger Power on California's Surf Line
• And much more!

Historic Trains Today transports you to the most interesting scenic and historic steam and diesel railroad operations you can find. Jump on board!

Includes:

• Ten great American historic railways to visit.
• Germany's Hartz Mountain Railway.
• Sumpter Valley: The Pacific Northwest's slim-gauge survivor.
• The most interesting preservation projects in the U.S.
• And many more fantastic features!

Now in 100 Greatest Train Movies, the new special edition from Trains magazine, you'll go behind the scenes to find: commentaries by John Farr, the 100 best films featuring trains, where Hollywood got it right - and where it didn't, plus fascinating facts about the films, stars, the sets and more!