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Trains Magazine 1996 February Private cars in a public world Canada secret sceni
Trains 1996 February
Introspection at Ibis
32 A chance encounter reveals that Santa Fe's Warbonnet colors are appreciated by the general public.
by David R. Busse
New Direction for Kansas City Southern
34 With its acquisition of MidSouth and the Shreveport-Meridian corridor, KCS now is a solid east-west player as well as north-south.
by J. Parker Lamb
Alcos in the Icebox
42 At frigid International Falls, Minnesota, paper-mill short line Minnesota, Dakota & Western still relies on ancient Alco S2 diesels.
by Steve Glischinski
Photo Section
46 All in color-vintage views of Great Northern and Northern Pacific F3's, Frisco at BN merger time, a Canadian National 4-8-4, and more.
Rail Travel '96:
The Stealth Scenic Train
54 The privately operated Rocky Mountaineer in Canada is unknown, but shouldn't be, and offers a spectacularly scenic two-day ride.
by Fred W. Frailey
TRAINS Travel Tips
60 On tap for 1996: Luxury on the American Orient Express, last call for the Slumbercoach, and little-known bargains on commuter and short lines.
by Bob Johnston
Private Cars in a Public World
62 Operating them isn't easy, but two special trains of 36 cars rack up 10,500 rewarding miles.
by J. David Ingles
Hot Spots: Schenectady, New York
70 Three locations in the area yield good action on Conrail, Amtrak, and Delaware & Hudson.
by Scott J. Whitney
Readers' Platform:
The Forgotten Salesman
72 Reflections on one reason rail- roads were overtaken by truckers. by Robert P. Kissel
DEPARTMENTS
6Editorial
8Railway Post Office
12 Potomac Pundit
14 Diverging Approach
16 Railroad News
20 Arrivals & Departures
23 Scanner
24 Railroad News Photos
74 ABC's of Railroading
76 Reviews
82 New Products
84 Preservation Points
86 Glossary
87 Schedules 90 Observations
93 Classified Advertising
98 Photo Finish
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