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Trains Magazine 1996 October UP Masters of steam Circling the US on Amtrak Berea
Trains 1996 October
Harriman's Dream Come True
20 In blessing the historic Union Pacific-Southern Pacific merger, the STB looked on the bright side.
by Bill Stephens
Hanging Tough in Charlotte
26 The National Railway Historical Society's North Carolina convention was a surprising success.
by Robert S. McGonigal
Today's Railroading:
Expect Changes, But Not Here
34 A lonely signal on the old Rio Grande main line in Utah symbolizes the verities of railroading.
by Mark W. Hemphill
Masters of Steam
36 Steve Lee and the Union Pacific steam crew hit the road again with shiny black 4-8-4 No. 844.
by Kevin P. Keefe
Berea Tower: Conrail's Middleman
4 In suburban Cleveland, a surviv- 4 ing junction tower juggles 2 divisions and 70 trains a day.
by Craig Sanders and Bill Stephens
Photo Section
50 Images of railroads large-SP, NS, NYC, B&O-and small-Pickens, Louisiana & Eastern.
The Railroad Hobby: Riding on the Railroad
5 Q A beginners' guide to riding the V trains of Amtrak, VIA, excursion operators, and tourist lines.
Conquering Vermont's Fall Colors
60 The blazing colors of autumn in the Green Mountain State are a challenge for the railroad photographer.
by Mike Confalone
Amtrak's Iron Lariat
64 A train ride for the sake of a train ride-all around the continent on 7 trains in 12 days.
by George H. Drury
Hot Spot: Windsor, Ontario
72 Across the border from Detroit, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific put on a great show.
by Steve Dorrepaal
DEPARTMENTS
6From the Editors
8Railway Post Office
12 Potomac Pundit
14 Diverging Approach 16 Railroad News
18 Arrivals & Departures
19 Scanner
28 Railroad News Photos 74 Readers' Platform
76 ABC's of Railroading 78 Reviews
86 Preservation Points 88 Schedules
91 Observations
93 For More Information
94 Glossary
95 Classified Advertising 102 Photo Finish
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