DECEMBER 2013 RAILFAN vol. 32, no. 12/RAILROAD vol. 135, no. 9
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PRAIRIE SKYSCRAPER: Canadian National train 169 sails through Bradwell, Saskatchewan, on August 25, 2013. Join George Pitarys and editor Steve Barry as they tour the Canadian prairies of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. GEORGE PITARYS PHOTO
This Month’s Features
28 2013 Centerspread Contest Winners Our annual photography contest attracted many interesting and creative entries for the coveted centerspread position.
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34 Return to the Canadian Prairies/George Pitarys A week-long marathon trip across Saskatchewan and Manitoba resulted in success on the main lines and branch lines alike.
40 Roll, Tide! Norfolk Light Rail/Michael Burkhart Virginia’s first light rail system connects downtown with local attractions, and is poised for growth.
44 The saddest freight train/Ken Hojnacki A group of teenage railfans make a pilgrimage to Steamtown in 1967 and have a chance encounter with founder F. Nelson Blount.
44 58 Steam into History/Steve Barry
Pennsylvania’s newest heritage railway combines vintage recreations with real-life Civil War history to create a unique immersive experience.
On the Cover Heading into the setting prairie sun,
a Canadian National local out of Regina, Saskatchewan, passes the Wheat Pool elevator at Stony Beach on August 27, 2013. Stony Beach was just one of many wooden grain elevators photographed on a week- long trip to the Canadian prairies. George Pitarys recounts the journey starting on page 34. GEORGE PITARYS 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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