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Railfan & Railroad Magazine 2000 January
Features
34 Dilworth's "Ugly Duckling" by Jim Boyd
Honoring EMD's revolutionary GP7 on its 50th Anniversary.
38 The Texas Panhandle, Part One by Keel Middleton
Part One of a two-part look at railroading in the Texas Panhandle focuses on the fascinating variety of operations in the Amarillo area.
48 East Branch & Lincoln No.5 Steams Again by Frederick G. Bailey
A nearly 100-year-old saddletanker is fired up in New Hampshire.
50 Railroad Test Tube by Walter Weart
Behind the scenes at the FRA/AAR test facility in Pueblo, Colorado.
62 A Winter Day by Bradley McClelland
Ohio shortline Great Miami & Western provides the setting for the writer's post-blizzard adventure in railfan photography.
64 Narrow Gauge Splendor by Steve Barry
A glorious weekend of photo freights on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic.
4 Publisher's Desk/commentary by Hal Carstens
6 Fanmail/letters from readers
8 Timetable/railfan events guide
14 Lineside Legacy/preservation news by Jeff Terry
19 The Engineer's Seat/life in the cab by Thomas D. Dressler 24 Railroadiana/product news and reviews
26 Videos/videotape reviews
30 Railnews/news stories and photos
54 Book Depot/railroad book mart
56 On The Menu/dining by rail by James Porterfield
57 Railfun/cartoon by Curt Katz
66 Transit Currents/transit news by George M. Smerk
68 Camera Bag/guide to railfan photography by Jim Boyd
69 Museum & Tourist Line Directory
70 Markers/editorial commentary
70 Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace
72 Railfanning Is/humor
74 Final Frame
on the cover
Through the arches of the Plainview, Texas, station, Santa Fe GP30 No.2740 idles away the afternoon while awaiting its next assignment. The Plainview Subdivision is one of the many lines we visit in a two-part feature on railfanning the Texas Panhandle. Photograph by Terry LaFrance.
Railfan & Railroad Magazine 2000 February
Features
6 Hudson River Lightning Stripes by Steve Barry
Metro North honors Hudson River history with lightning-striped FL9s.
30 The Texas Panhandle, Part Two by Keel Middleton
Concluding our two-part series on railroading in the Texas Panhandle with a look at BNSF's busy Panhandle and Hereford Subdivisions.
38 Photo Line: Winter Along the Rails
A gallery of wintertime railroad photography, past and present.
44 James J. Hill Days by James P. Bell
Wayzata, Minnesota, celebrates its railroad heritage - with some help from Milwaukee 4-8-4 No.261.
46 Acela Testing Begins in New England by Leo King
Amtrak gets ready for high-speed, electric rail service to Boston.
In Focus/news-features
56 Relief for Kosovo by Andy Flowers
57 Operation Lifesaver in New Orleans by Bill Lang and Thomas Kelly
4 Publisher's Desk/commentary by Hal Carstens
8 Fanmail/letters from readers
14 Timetable/railfan events guide
16 Lineside Legacy/preservation news by Jeff Terry
23 Videos/videotape reviews
26 Railnews/news stories and photos
48 Book Depot/railroad book mart
50 On The Menu/dining by rail bylames Porterfield
51 Railfun/cartoon by Curt Katz
51 Railfanning Is/hurnor
52 Railroadiana/product news and reviews
55 We'd Like You to Meet/Keel Middleton
58 Transit Currents/transit news by George M. Smerk 60 Camera Bag/guide to railfan photography by Jim Bo; 62 Museum & Tourist Line Directory
62 Markers/editorial commentary
65 Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace
66 Final Frame
on the cover
Central Railroad of New Jersey RS3 No.1550 rushes past East 45th Street in Bayonne, New Jersey, hustling commuters to work on a December 1963 morning. See page 38 for a portfolio of rail photography showcasing nature's harshest season. Photograph by Vincent Lee.
Railfan & Railroad Magazine 2000 March
Features
6 Steam Conquers Crawford Notch! by Frederick G. Bailey
Conway Scenic's Railfan Weekend finds steam making a rare appearance on the former Maine Central Mountain Sub.
30 The American Influence Down Under by Bill Hough
A photo essay reveals the impact U.S. design and styling have had on Australia's colorful railroads.
36 Union Pacific's Yoder Subdivision by Charles Bohi & Leslie Kozma
UP's strategic "alternate route" to and from the Powder River Basin.
38 Erie Railfan Action! by Andrew Kromer & Steve Gerbracht Home to Class Ones, regionals, short lines and a diesel builder, this Northwest Pennsylvania city offers unparalleled railfan variety.
46 Goodbye, My Friends by Mark C. Perri
The West Virginia Northern ends 100 years of operation.
In Focus/news-features
60 What's In Store for BNSF? by Bruce Kelly
4 Publisher's Desk/commentary by Hal Carstens
11 Fanmail/letters from readers
12 Timetable/railfan events guide
14 Lineside Legacy/preservation news by Jeff Terry
18 Camera Bag/guide to railfan photography by Jim Boyd
19 Videos/videotape reviews
22 The Engineer's Seat/life in the cab by Thomas D. Dressler
25 Railfanning Is/humor
26 Railnews/news stories and photos 50 Book Depot/railroad book mart
52 On The Menu/dining by rail by James Porterfield
53 Railfun/cartoon by Curt Katz
53 Railroadiana/product news and reviews
55 We'd Like You to Meet/Steve Gerbracht & Andrew Kromer
58 Transit Currents/transit news by George M. Smerk
62 Museum & Tourist Line Directory
62 Markers/editorial commentary
65 Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace
66 Final Frame
on the cover
A Conrail train appears on the adjacent main as a pair of Norfolk Southern trains meet in Wesleyville, Pennsylvania, just east of Erie in January 1997. Dash8-40C No.8743 hustles train No.279 west toward Erie - and the 19th Street street running. Explore Erie beginning on page 38. Photograph by Andrew Kromer.
Railfan & Railroad Magazine 2000 April
Features
30 Heir to The Inland Empire by Thomas Hillebrant
Current operator of several former Burlington Northern branch lines in Washington State's agriculturally-rich Inland Empire, the Palouse River & Coulee City plays an essential role in the region's economy.
40 Photo Line: Classic Southern Railroading by Curt Tillotson, Jr. From friendly short lines to heavy-duty main lines, Southern railroading has always had a special kind of charm. A long-time fan remembers the lines that serve, and served, the South.
46 The Kentucky Cardinal by Ralcon Wagner
Thanks to its expanding mail and express business, Amtrak returns to the Louisville area after a 20-year absence. Could Nashville be next?
In Focus/news-features
6 "Super Sunday" Finale for Amtrak's F40s by Robert A. LaMoy
20 Manchester, Georgia, Welcomes Railfans by David Harris
61 Here Comes Santa Claus! photos by Lorry R. Stiles & Tom Savio
4 Publisher's Desk/commentary by Hal Carstens
9 Timetable/railfan events guide
16 Fanmail/letters from readers
18 Drury On Board/commentary by George H. Drury
20 Railroadiana/product news and reviews
24 Railfanning Is/humor
25 We'd Like You to Meet/Curt Tillotson Jr.
26 Railnews/news stories and photos
48 Book Depot/railroad book mart
50 On The Menu/dining by rail by James Porterfield
51 Railfun/cartoon by Curt Katz
51 Camera Bag/guide to railfan photography by Jim Boyd
52 Videos/videotape reviews
58 Transit Currents/transit news by George M. Smerk
60 Lineside Legacy/preservation news by Jeff Terry
62 Museum & Tourist Line Directory
62 Markers/editorial commentary
65 Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace
66 Final Frame
on the cover: On October 20, 1999, in a shot taken right off the shoulder of U.S. 195 in Rosalia, Washington, a southbound Palouse River & Coulee City train has just passed under the viaduct of the abandoned Milwaukee Road main line. We explore Washington's Inland Empire beginning on page 30. Photograph by Bruce Kelly.
Railfan & Railroad Magazine 2000 May
Features
28 Photo Line: 1999 Along the Rails
From news events to everyday scenes, we take an expanded photographic look at North American railroading as the 20th Century draws to a close. Short lines and main lines; passenger and freight; steam, diesel and electrics, too: our contributors cover the territory.
I-IV Index to RAILFAN & RAILROAD Volume 18: 1999
38 The Pacific Harbor Line by Dave Crammer
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations of this busy railroad serving the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
In Focus/news-features
6 Electric Trains to Boston: Acela Regional Begins by Leo King 8 Strasburg's Steam-Powered Plow Train by Nicholas D'Amato
4 Publisher's Desk/commentary by Hal Carstens
11 Fanmail/letters from readers
14 Timetable/railfan events guide
18 Railroadiana/product news and reviews
22 The Engineer's Seat/life in the cab by Thomas D. Dressler 26 Railnews/news stories and photos
46 On The Menu/dining by rail by James Porterfield
47 Railfun/cartoon by Curt Katz
48 Camera Bag/guide to railfan photography by Jim Boyd
49 Lineside Legacy/preservation news by Jeff Terry 51 Videos/videotape reviews
54 Transit Currents/transit news by George M. Smerk
57 Markers/editorial commentary
58 Museum & Tourist Line Directory
59 Railfanning Is/humor
61 Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace
62 Final Frame
on the cover : CSX train SENS snakes along the Hudson River in Fort Montgomery, New York, on September 25, 1999, exemplifying the biggest railroad news story of 1999: the CSX and Norfolk Southern takeover of Conrail. We look back at the year that was in an expanded PHOTO LINE starting on page 28 . Photograph by Matt Van Hattem.
Railfan & Railroad Magazine 2000 June
Features
24 Pulling Down the Past at Liberty Street by Jay Potter
B&O signals come down in Grafton, West Vriginia.
28 Four Days Back East by Bruce Kelly
Former R&R Associate Editor Kelly makes a trip back to New Jersey for a post-Conrail look at Eastern railroading, not to mention the mag's 25th Anniversary bash.
I-VIII On The Menu's 2000 Dinner Train Guide by James Porterfield Your complete, pull-out guide to lunch, brunch and dinner trains around the country - this year with expanded detail and locator map.
42 Railfanning on Foot by Ron Flanary
When Flanary's "number came up" in 1969, the Army sent him far from his Appalachian home. His early '70s photos tell the tale.
In Focus/news-features
6 New Life for Haley Tower by John Fuller
20 The PA's: North of the Border at Last by Jim Boyd & Richard Olson
4 Publisher's Desk/commentary by Hal Carstens
8 Timetable/railfan events guide
14 Fanmail/letters from readers
18 Drury On Board/commentary by George H. Drury
19 Videos/videotape reviews
26 Railnews/news stories and photos
50 Railroadiana/product news and reviews
51 Lineside Legacy/preservation news by Jeff Terry
51 Railfun/cartoon by Curt Katz
56 Book Depot/railroad book mart
58 Transit Currents/transit news by George M. Smerk
60 Camera Bag/guide to railfan photography by Jim Boyd
62 Markers/editorial commentary
63 Railfanning Is/humor
65 Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace
66 Final Frame
on the cover: Napa Valley Wine Train FPA4 No.72 makes its way through the wine country of California, on June 27, 1999. The Wine Train is among the nearly 80 dinner train operations in North America. Read all about them in The 2000 Dinner Train Guide, appearing on pages 1-V111. Photograph by Steve Barry.
Railfan & Railroad Magazine 2000 July
Features
6 Mine Tram by Walter Weart
Conveyor belts take over at a Colorado molybdenum mine.
30 The Great Smoky Mountains Railway by Ernest H. Rob/ While tourists ond fans flock to the scenic North Carolina railroad, movie-makers have taken notice of the line's charms, too.
36 Indiana & Ohio's DT&I Subdivision by Bradley McClelland
The current operators of the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton have pumped new life into Henry Ford's railroad.
42 Cuba: So Close, Yet So Far by William C Vantuono
The editor of Railway Age pays a visit to the island nation for a firsthand look at its dog-eared-but-determined railroads.
In Focus/news-features
50 Great Guatemalen Rail Adventure by Peter Smykla Jr.
56 Frozen In Time: Cuba's Sugar Cane Railroads by Pierre Ozorak
4 Publisher's Desk/commentary by Hal Carstens
9 Timetable/railfan events guide 14 Fanmail/letters from readers 18 The Engineer's Seat/life in the cab by Thomas D. Dressle
21 Lineside Legacy/preservation news by Jeff Terry
23 Videos/videotape reviews
25 Railfanning Is/humor
26 Railnews/news stories and photos
48 Book Depot/railroad book mart
50 On The Menu/dining by rail by James Porterfield
51 Railfun/cartoon by Curt Katz
52 Camera Bag/guide to railfan photography by Jim Boyd
54 Railroadiana/product news and reviews
58 Transit Currents/transit news by George M. Smerk
60 Museum & Tourist Line Directory 62 Markers/editorial commentary
65 Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace
66 Final Frame
on the cover: Running on trackage rights over Norfolk Southern's former Conrail Cincinnati Line, Indiana & Ohio DT&I Subdivision train No.260 crosses the Great Miami River in Miamisburg, Ohio, on October 11, 1998. Explore the wealth of railfan opportunities on the DT&I starting on page 36. Photograph by Brad McClelland.
Rail Features
6 Popular Photography Visits the B&O Museum by Steve Barry Photography students take a different look at railroad subjects.
30 The Last Passenger Units by Dan Munson
A roll call for the remaining pre-Amtrak passenger locomotives still active in Class One service.
36 4449: Travelling with a 4-8-4 by Tom Kelcec
A detailed look at the day-to-day operations and management of the renowned Southern Pacific Daylight.
44 A Secret City and a Not So Secret Train by Barton Jennings With the Cold War over, the Oak Ridge, Tennessee, site of the Manhattan Project opens its doors to a tourist railroad.
48 Not Much Different, And Not Even Close by Andrew S. Nelson Reflections on two photographs, taken 31 years apart.
In Focus/news-features
20 Casey Jones Remembered by Tom Savio
4 Publisher's Desk/commentary by Hal Carstens
8 Fanmail/letters from readers
9 Timetable/railfan events guide
16 Lineside Legacy/preservation news by Jeff Terry
21 Videos/videotape reviews
24 Drury On Board/commentary by George H. Drury
25 Camera Bag/guide to railfan photography by Jim Boyd
26 Railnews/news stories and photos
50 Book Depot/railroad book mart
52 On The Menu/dining by rail by James Porterfield
53 Railfun/cartoon by Curt Katz
54 Railroadiana/product news and reviews
56 Railfanning Is/humor
57 We'd Like You to Meet/Dan Munson
58 Transit Currents/transit news by George M. Smerk 60 Museum & Tourist Line Directory
62 Markers/editorial commentary
65 Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace
66 Final Frame
on the cover: Leading the first public excursion over BNSF's recently resurrected Stampede Pass line, No.4449 has just exited Stampede Tunnel at 1:20 p.m. on June 15, 1997. Read all about the operations of the famed Southern Pacific Daylight 4-8-4 beginning on page 36. Photograph by Bruce Kelly. fan & Railroad Magazine 2000 August
Railfan & Railroad Magazine 2000 September
Features
6 Abandonment Plans for Camas Prairie by Bruce Kelly
The short line is set to discontinue service on its namesake branch.
28 Classic Diesels Over Donner by Steve Schmollinger
A colorful look at Southern Pacific and Amtrak operations over the legendary mountain pass in the early 1970s.
36 Reading & Northern's Lehigh Line by Peter McGilligan Unwanted by Conrail, the former Lehigh Valley/Jersey Central main through the Lehigh Gorge finds new life under Reading & Northern.
43 Milwaukee 261 On the Road by Bob Gallegos
The 4-8-4 steams up for Chicago-Galesburg excursions.
44 The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad Association by Kurt Anders
A determined group gets steam excursions rolling in Washington State
In Focus/news-features
8 Photography Field Day at Monticello by Steve Barry
21 Camera "Portholes" on Overpasses by James Olmstead
54 NYC Lives On at the Danbury Railway Museum by Steve Barry
4 Publisher's Desk/commentary by Hal Carstens
9 Timetable/railfan events guide
16 Fanmail/letters from readers
18 The Engineer's Seat/life in the cab by Thomas D. Dressle
22 Railroadiana/product news and reviews
23 Videos/videotape reviews
25 Railfanning Is/humor
26 Railnews/news stories and photos
50 Book Depot/railroad book mart
52 On The Menu/dining by rail by James Porterfield
53 Railfun/cartoon by Curt Katz
53 Camera Bag/guide to railfan photography by Jim Boyd
55 Lineside Legacy/preservation news by Jeff Terry
58 Transit Currents/transit news by George M. Smerk
60 Museum & Tourist Line Directory
62 Markers/editorial commentary
63 Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace
65 Final Frame
on the cover: A Southern Pacific SD40 helps Amtrak train No.6, the San Francisco Zephyr, climb the 2.1% grade at Alta, California, in June 1973. Donner Pass was home to some fascinating motive power combinations in the early '70s, as you can see beginning on page 28. Photograph by Steve Schmollinger
Railfan & Railroad Magazine 2000 October
Features
6 Soo 2719 Back on Track by Jeff Terry
With repairs complete, the 4-6-2 returns to excursion service.
30 Badger State Success Story by Bruce C Nelson
Wisconsin & Southern prospers on former granger road trackage.
38 The Changing Face of Sand Patch by Rich Borkowski Jr.
The Conrail takeover has led to big changes on CSX's mountain railroai
42 Coast to Coast on Amtrak by George Fletcher
A cross-country trip shows Amtrak to be serious about service.
45 New Brunswick Alternative by George S. Pitarys
The rail operations of New Brunswick, Canada. First of two parts.
In Focus/news-features
8 NRHS Convention: New Haven Rails 2000 by Steve Barry
21 PCC's roll in Kenosha, Wisconsin! by Bob Gallegos
56 Earle, New Jersey, Naval Base Hosts Excursions by Steve Barry
62 Frisco 1522 to Galesburg by Steven M. Anderson
4 Publisher's Desk/commentary by Hal Carstens
12 Fanmail/letters from readers
13 Timetable/railfan events guide
17 Videos/videotape reviews
22 Railroadiana/product news and reviews
24 Railfanning Is/humor
25 Drury On Board/commentary by George H. Drury 26 Railnews/news stories and photos
50 Book Depot/railroad book mart
52 On The Menu/dining by rail by James Porterfield
53 Railfun/cartoon by Curt Katz
54 Lineside Legacy/preservation news by Jeff Terry
56 Camera Bag/guide to railfan photography by Jim Boyd 58 Transit Currents/transit news by George M. Smerk 60 Museum & Tourist Line Directory
63 Markers/editorial commentary
65 Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace
66 Final Frame
on the cover: Wisconsin & Southern E9A No.10A poses at the railroad's headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 10, 1998, before leading a business train to Madison. Read all about the history and operations of the growing Badger State regional beginning on page 30. Photograph by Bruce C. Nelson.
Railfan & Railroad Magazine 2000 November
Features
6 BNSF's Employee Specials Employ No.4449 by Bruce Kelly Sporting a new paint scheme, the Daylight tours Washington State.
30 All The Way Across by George H. Drury
The veteran train rider recounts his best trip ever - a 1966 cross-country journey on the SP, UP, NP, B&O, NYC, B&M and more!
34 Las Vegas: Oasis in the Desert by Larry L. Contrail
There's plenty of railroad history and activity in the gambling mecca.
40 Artwork of a Railroader by Don Wallworth
A gallery of railroad paintings by a retired Erie man.
44 Nevada State Railroad Museum by Larry L. Contrail A new museum is coming together near Hoover Dam.
56 New Brunswick Alternative, Part 2 by George S. Pitarys
The second part of our feature on the railroads of New Brunswick, Canada, looks at the Quebec Railway's three scenic routes.
In Focus/news-features
51 Amtrak's Kentucky Cardinal vs. Dump Truck by Rolcon Wagner
4 Publisher's Desk/commentary by Hal Carstens
8 Fanmail/letters from readers
10 Timetable/railfan events guide
19 Lineside Legacy/preservation news by Jeff Terry
20 On The Menu/dining by rail by James Porterfield
23 Videos/videotape reviews
25 Drury On Board/commentary by George H. Drury
26 Railnews/news stories and photos
45 Book Depot/railroad book mart
46 Camera Bag/guide to railfan photography by Jim Boyd
47 Railfun/cartoon by Curt Katz
47 The Engineer's Seat/life in the cab by Thomas D. Dressler
50 Railroadiana/product news and reviews
52 Museum & Tourist Line Directory
54 Transit Currents/transit news by George M. Smerk
62 Markers/editorial commentary
63 Railfanning Is/humor
65 Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace
66 Final Frame
on the cover: With the Plaza Hotel & Casino as a backdrop, Southern Pacific AC4400CW No.223 comes to a stop at Union Pacific's crew change point in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. A complete history of railroading in the desert city, plus current railfan tips, begins on page 34. Photograph by Larry L. Cantrall.
Railfan & Railroad Magazine 2000 December
Features
6 The 2000 Cover One Contest Winners
Presenting the Second Place winner and nine Runners-Up.
36 Route 66: Main Street of the Southwest by Steve Schmollinger
Burlington Northern & Santa Fe action along the Mother Road.
44 The Train That Did It by Jimmy W. Barlow Experiencing big steam power on the Freedom Train fanned a spark of railfan interest into a flame.
47 100 Years of Railroad Photography by Fr. Dale Peterka From stationary scenes shot with view cameras and wet plates to in-your-face action using Nikons and Fujichrome.
54 Out of Iowa by Andrew Nelson
Photographing a monument to the photographer's family tree.
In Focus/news-features
22 The White Pass at Milepost 100 by Tom Savio
26 Durango Railfest by Richard P. Reiff
4 Publisher's Desk/commentary by Hal Carstens
8 Fanmail/letters from readers
12 Timetable/railfan events guide
16 Lineside Legacy/preservation news by Jeff Terry
20 Drury On Board/commentary by George H. Drury
24 Railroadiana/product news and reviews
30 We'd Like You to Meet/Cover One contest winners
32 Railnews/news stories and photos
56 On The Menu/dining by rail by James Porterfield
57 Railfun/cartoon by Curt Katz
58 Camera Bag/guide to railfan photography by Jim Boyd
60 Videos/videotape reviews
63 Railfanning Is/humor
64 Book Depot/railroad book mart
66 Transit Currents/transit news by George M. Smerk
69 Museum & Tourist Line Directory
70 Markers/editorial commentary
71 Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace 74 Final Frame
on the cover: Phyllis Hackleman captured the glory of steam in her stunning print of Western Maryland Scenic 2-8-0 734 to claim First Place honors in the RAILFAN & RAILROAD 2000 Cover One contest. The other winners are featured on page 6. Meet Phyllis and second place winner Richard Barnes, Jr. on pag
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