|
Trains Magazine 1950 February Missouri Pacific's 6001 Norfolk & Western re-equip
Trains February 1950 Vol 10 No 4
CONTENTS
Cover photo. By William E. Lummus.---1
Southern Pacific freight in mountain passes near Los Angeles.
Railroad news and editorial comment. By W. V. Anderson.4
Madam Queen. Missouri Pacific's 6001.--12
The story of a former three-cylinder engine and its later triumphs.
Fine new feathers. By David P. Morgan.- .--14 Norfolk & Western re-equips its Powhatan Arrow, a train that loses money.
Fetch-and-carry line. By Ruth Teiser.---18
State Belt Railroad serves San Francisco's busy wharves.
Passengers and trailer trucks ride the New Haven.
By Willard V. Anderson.----20
The story of a railroad that normally makes money on its passenger operations and that competes with truck lines by helping them.
Photo section. The railroads in action.---27
Rock Island in the moonlight, 27; DL&W at Delaware Water Gap, 28; Hermosa Tunnel on the UP, 28; Lehigh & Hudson River, 29; NYC in Quebec, 29; Frisco in southwestern Oklahoma, 30-31; Spokane, Portland & Seattle, 32-33; Espee Daylight inside and out, 34; Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley, 35.
Welded rail. By David P. Morgan. ----36
A comprehensive discussion of the methods of producing long lengths of rail without joints, and the advantages and disadvantages of using such rail.
The wandering West Penn. By David A. Strassman.-42
Rural electric line retains the flavor of the true interurban.
Imaginative insight on the Espee. A trilogy of photos.-47
All pictures are of the actual item. There may be reflection from the lights in some photos. We try to take photos of any damage. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us.
Shipping charges
US Shipments: Ebay will add $1.25 each additional items, there are a few exceptions.
Ebay Global shipping charges are shown. These items are shipped to Kentucky and forwarded to you. Ebay collects the shipping and customs / import fees. Refunds may be issued if you add multiple items to your cart and pay with one payment. For direct postage rates to these countries, send me an email. Shipping varies by weight.
Payment options
Payment must be received within 7 days. Paypal is accepted.
Terms and conditions
All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us first. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding.
Thanks for looking at our items.
| 
