NOVEMBER 2012 RAILFAN VOL. 31 No. 11/RAILROAD vol. 134 no. 8
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MAINE MEMORIES: Snow covers the ground on this chilly February day in 1987 as Maine Central GP38 catches the last rays of run outside the roundhouse at the railroad’s shops at Bangor, Maine. PHOTO BY MARK C. PERRI
This Month’s Features
28 Union Pacific at 150/James P. Bell A critical component of America’s first transcontinental railroad, the UP celebrated its heritage with steam trips across the West.
28 36 Horsing Around/Howard Ande
In rural Illinois, an enjoyable chance encounter with a pasture along an old Chicago & North Western branch line.
40 Maine Memories/Mark C. Perri
We take a fond look back at the many diverse branch line and main line operations that once called the Pine Tree State home.
51 Indiana Jim and The Lost Card/Steve Barry What’s worse? Losing a memory card full of valuable images, or losing that memory card 800 miles from home?
34 On the Cover
Union Pacific celebrated their place in American history with a series of steam-powered trips across the West to mark their 150th Anniversary. At Columbus, Nebraska, No. 844 is undergoing service in between downpours of
rain on June 29, 2012. PHOTO BY JAMES P. BELL
58 Adirondack Anniversary/Steve Barry 62 Photo Line: New Jersey Nights/Steve Barry
4 Departures/commentary: Alexander B. Craghead 6 Timetable/railfan events submitted by our readers
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10 Railroadiana/new products, books and videos 15 Lineside Legacy/preservation: Jeff Terry 18 Capitol Lines/news from Washington: Wes Vernon 22 Railnews/top news stories and photos 48 Transit Currents/transit news: George M. Smerk 50 On the Menu/dining by rail: James D. Porterfield 54 Markers/editorial commentary 57 Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace 68 Final Frame
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