Long ago, when I first found Railroad magazine, I had an idea. I will share it on the outside chance that somebody with far for cash than I will do something about it. I would like to collect as many issues of old railroad centric magazines such as Railroad Magazine, and Railroad Mans magazine, and even many of the other pulp magazines as possible. The reason to spend so much money? To republish the issues in their entirety. Of course the advertisements are out of date, and there must be a way to make it pay for itself. But I think you get the idea.
Stories are a wonderful way to enjoy our hobby and interest in the most simplistic and individual way.
I hope I can find these books and authors.