JUNE 2013 RAILFAN vol. 32, no. 6/RAILROAD vol. 135, no. 3
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IT DOESN’T ALWAYS SNOW: Two Alaska Railroad GP40-2’s in their original 1975 as-delivered paint scheme have a work train well in hand at Eklutna, Alaska. Join us for the first of two parts as we explore railroading in the 49th State. FRANK KELLER
This Month’s Features
28 Alaska Railroad: Part 1 Fairbanks to Anchorage/Frank Keller We travel to “The Last Frontier” to photograph one of America’s most unique and diverse railroad operations.
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38 All Roads Lead to St. Joe/Donald L. Melsha A 1959 fan trip sponsored by the Iowa Chapter NRHS over some of Burlington’s secondary Midwestern routes.
42 50 Years Up on the Mountain/Steve Barry Cass Scenic Railroad celebrates fifty years of preserving rare geared steam locomotives amongst West Virginia’s remote beauty.
58 261 Steams to Duluth/Jeff Terry After a multi-year federally mandated rebuild, Milwaukee Road 261 is all steamed up and rarin’ to go...
42 On the Cover
Defying the myth that Alaska is a snow-covered wasteland throughout the year, Alaska Railroad EMD SD70MAC 4320 rolls
through Fort
Richardson, amongst beautiful spring flowers set against dramatic mountain backdrops. We explore the 49th State by following the ARR between Anchorage and Fairbanks in the first of a two-part feature beginning on page 28. – PHOTO BY FRANK KELLER
62 Parade of Trains/Otto M. Vondrak A number of private cars from all over the country gathered at Grand Central Terminal to help celebrate its 100th anniversary.
Departments
4 Departures/commentary: Alexander B. Craghead 6 Timetable/railfan events submitted by our readers 8 On the Menu/dining by rail: James D. Porterfield
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