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NOVEMBER 2013 RAILFAN vol. 32, no. 11/RAILROAD vol. 135, no. 8


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CREATIVITY IS KING: “Creative Images” was the theme for the 11th annual John E. Gruber Photography Awards Program, and this year’s entrants did not disappoint. MIKE JOHANNESSEN COURTESY CENTER FOR RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY & ART


This Month’s Features


12 A modern Phoebe Snow/Michael T. Burkhart The United Railway Historical Society of New Jersey hosted a popular open house that featured many famous faces.


12 28 2013 CRPA Contest Winners


The eighty-six photographers who entered the CRPA’s contest provided a very diverse range of creative railroading images.


34 This train is bound for glory/Roger A. Holmes Take a dramatic ride on one of the last Alco-powered main line freights on the Arkansas & Missouri.


42 NRHS Convention Recap/Steve Barry The National Railway Historical Society visits Alaska for the first time as part of its 2013 national convention activities.


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58 A few moments in Mexico/Steve Barry Vestiges of the traditional Baltimore & Ohio still exist at Mexico interlocking near the yards at Cumberland, Maryland.


On the Cover One of the most discussed topics in eastern railfan circles was the impending end of Alco-powered main line freights on the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad. Starting this past September, modern EMD SD70ACe’s have forced much of the A&M’s Alco fleet to the sidelines. Take “one last” ride on an A&M Alco with Roger A. Holmes starting on page 34. TIM HOLMES PHOTO


Departments


4 Departures/commentary: Alexander B. Craghead 6 On the Menu/dining by rail: James D. Porterfield


13 Camera Bag/photography technique/Greg Monroe 16 Capitol Lines/news from Washington: Wes Vernon 22 Railnews/top news stories and photos 48 Transit Currents/transit news: George M. Smerk 50 Railroadiana/new products, books and videos 54 Markers/editorial commentary 57 Advertising Index/the railfan marketplace 62 Final Frame


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