MARCH 2012 RAILFAN VOL. 31 No. 3/RAILROAD vol. 133 no. 12
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UNION STATION: With multiple angles accessible from a number of safe locations, and with plenty of ammenities near by, Kansas City Union Station is like an urban haven for the railfan. A Union Pacific unit is shoving the rear end of an Arkansas-bound coal train through Kansas City Union Station on the evening of July 13, 2008, as seen from the West Pennway overpass. CARL GRAVES PHOTO
This Month’s Features
26 Mikado Reborn/Tom Nanos Adding a new engine to their stable of workhorses, Connecticut’s Valley Railroad fondly recreates the image of the old New Haven.
34 A Tribute to Jim Boyd/Mike Schafer To many, Jim Boyd was more than just an enthusiastic railfan; He was also a generous friend and outgoing teacher.
34 On the Cover
Reborn “New Haven” 3025 blows off some steam while running the air compressor during testing on the Valley Railroad in Essex, Conn., on November 18, 2011, three years after its rebuild began. Tom Nanos explains how this modern Mikado found a second chance at life on the Nutmeg State’s only steam line. PHOTO BY TOM NANOS
40 Called for Second 32/Ron Flanary The spirit of Louisville & Nashville’s “Big Emmas” in postwar passenger service is captured in vibrant artwork and text.
42 Kansas City Union Station/Carl Graves When it seems that railfans must always look over their shoulder, Union Station offers a safe haven in an exciting urban location.
Departments
4 Departures/commentary: Alexander Craghead 6 Timetable/events submitted by our readers 7 On the Menu/dining by rail: James D. Porterfield
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13 Lineside Legacy/preservation: Jeff Terry 16 Capitol Lines/news from Washington: Wes Vernon 20 Railnews/top news stories and photos 50 Railroadiana/new products, books and videos 50 Transit Currents/transit news: George M. Smerk 54 Markers/editorial commentary 57 Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace 58 Final Frame
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