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Trains Magazine 1998 April Twilight of the Zephyrs BNSF Barstow diesel shop Feat
Trains 1998 April
6From the Editors
Making a case for the passenger
10Railway Post Office
Letters from our readers
14Potomac Pundit
Columnist Don Phillips
16Diverging Approach
Columnist Ed Ellis
18Railroad News
Events, trends, people
20Power Desk
Locomotive news
23Scanner
Railroad-by-railroad news items
28Railroad News Photos
This month's colorful railroad scene
FEATURES
BNSF Keeps 'em Rolling at Barstow LMIT
24 Fill 'er up, wash the windows, and check the sand at this California locomotive maintenance facility.
by Steve Schmollingei
Rocky Road for Union Mergers
2 Railroad brotherhoods are pushed to consolidate by shrinking membership and rising costs.
by Frank N. Wilnei
What's On Your Mind?
34 Mulling the meaning and importance of a life's work on the last day of a 42-year railroad career.
by Jay Pottel
COVER STORY:
The Grinch Who (Almost) Stole the Zephyrs
36Chicago, Burlington & Quincy had a proud-and profitable-passenger fleet late in the game ... until Lou Menk showed up.
by Fred W. Fraile)
Gopher State Short Line
460nce part of Milwaukee Road's main line to the Pacific, the 229-mile Twin Cities & Western is the biggest short line in Minnesota.
by Steve Glischinski
19ABC's of Railroading
Questions, answers, "Glossary"
80Reviews
Books and videos
84New Products
Selected railroadiana
85Preservation Points
Reading 4-8-4 goes to Canada
TRAINS Photo Contest Winners
50 A wide variety of spectacular photographs, from Montana
Rail Link in the fog to steam in China.
Who Cares About the Passenger?
60 In the ongoing battle to save or best get rid of Amtrak whats best
and most convenient for the passenger is often an afterthought.
by Bob Johnston
On Location:
Feather River Country
66 Union Pacific's busy and scenic former Western Pacific route is the viable alternative to Donner Pass.
by Dave Stanley
Adventures in Railroad Photography: 10 Tips for Better Pictures
74 Many times, there are simple steps photographers can take which will produce dramatic effects.
by Brian Solomon and Mel Patrick
Reader's Platform:
Open Access Railroading: It's About Time
78 Recent traffic problems are forc- ffi ing a look at the possibility of "open access" railroading in the U.S.
by Thomas D. Ellen
88Schedules
Upcoming fantrips, shows, exhibits
90Observations
Staff commentary, "For More Info"
98Photo Finish
Two solid citizens
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