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Locomotive and Railway Preservation 1995 July August
Features
4 Rebirth of the Silver Streak
by Paul Hammond
On its 1934 inaugural run, Burlington's stainless-steel Pioneer Zephyr established world records in long-distance speed and performance. Today its restoration is underway in Milwaukee.
18 Comfort for the Traveler: Passenger Car Lighting, Part III Third in a Series
by Kenneth R. Johnson
This final installment brings us to the heart of the Individual Car Lighting System: the batteries. We'll examine their form and function, review inspection tips for electric motors, and explore the old "motoring" test.
24 "Mere Beetles and Caterpillars"
by Kevin V. Bunker
In 1902, naturalist John Muir was among the earliest to travel Arizona's Grand Canyon Railway. Today in its sixth season, the revived railway offers an unforgettable experience to tourists and preservationists alike.
54 Invitation to the West
by Alfred Runte
Modern society has all but forgotten that original art was long the principal means of advertising and illustration. Once upon a time, though, artists were entrusted to prepare each glowing invitation for western railway travelers.
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