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MARCH 2012: An eastbound transfer run shuttles Schneider containers between BNSF's Argentine Yard and the Kansas City Southern near Union Station in Kansas City, Mo., on July 13, 2008. Carl Graves explores the many photo angles for great urban photography near KCUS in the March 2012 issue of Railfan & Railroad!
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Railfan & Railroad - March 2012

RAILFAN VOL. 31 No. 2/RAILROAD vol. 133 no. 11

This Month's Features

Mikado Reborn/Tom Nanos
Adding a new engine to their stable of workhorses, Connecticut’s Valley Railroad fondly recreates the image of the old New Haven.

A Tribute to Jim Boyd/Mike Schafer
To many, Jim Boyd was more than just an enthusiastic railfan; He was also a generous friend and outgoing teacher.

Called for Second 32/Ron Flanary
The spirit of Louisville & Nashville’s “Big Emmas” in postwar passenger service is captured in vibrant artwork and text.

Kansas City Union Station/Carl Graves
When it seems that railfans must always look over their shoulder, Union Station offers a safe haven in an exciting urban location.

 

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Departures/commentary: Alexander Craghead

On the Menu/dining by rail: James D. Porterfield

Railroadiana/new products, books and videos

Lineside Legacy/preservation: Jeff Terry

Capitol Lines/news from Washington: Wes Vernon

Railnews/top news stories and photos

Transit Currents/transit news: George M. Smerk

Markers/editorial commentary

Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace

Final Frame

 

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Railfan & RailroadReborn “New Haven” 3025 blows off some steam while running the air compressor during testing on the Valley Railroad in Essex, Conn., on November 18, 2011, three years after its rebuild began. Tom Nanos explains how this modern Mikado found a second chance at life on the Nutmeg State’s only steam line. PHOTO BY TOM NANOS

 

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