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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Features
Winter in Northern California
From Donner Pass to the Oregon border, railroads continue their eternal battle with snow
By Dick Dorn
Map of the Month: Donner Pass Snowsheds
In 1943, about eight miles of snowsheds protected the rails from Donner Pass' mighty snowfalls
By John R. Signor
The Christmas Card Magic of Gil Reid
A railroader and an artist team up to create unique Christmas cards that tell a story of a career and a lot more
By Chris Burger
Amtrak's Thanksgiving Rush
The crunch comes every year, but avoiding sold-out trains in 2006 will be tougher than ever. (Buy your tickets now!)
By Bob Johnston
Santa's Other Sleigh
The jolly elf rides Canadian Pacific trains to bring food and good will to local communities
By Ryan Schoenfeldt and Brian Carlson
Click for CPR Holiday Train Schedule!
Train vs. Snowmobile
See what it took to pull an Alco iced by a snowmobile back from the brink
By Fred B. Furminger
News
Railroad News & Photos
Has the fall traffic rush become business as usual?
Don Phillips
New DOT secretary seems competent, but wasted talent
Technology
FRA pushes for industry-wide sea change in braking systems
Locomotive
Baldwins soldier on at Utah military base
Passenger
Full-service Amtrak stations are few and far between
City Rail
Siemens lays permanent roots in Sacramento, and expands
Departments
From the Editor
Expert Advice for Amtrak's New Boss
Railroad Reading
Christmas Came in a Boxcar by Dan Zukowski
Fantrip
Some Fans are Narrowing Their Horizons
Preservation
Colorado's Narrow Gauge Thrives Once Again
Winter in Northern California
From Donner Pass to the Oregon border, railroads continue their eternal battle with snow
By Dick Dorn
Map of the Month: Donner Pass Snowsheds
In 1943, about eight miles of snowsheds protected the rails from Donner Pass' mighty snowfalls
By John R. Signor
The Christmas Card Magic of Gil Reid
A railroader and an artist team up to create unique Christmas cards that tell a story of a career and a lot more
By Chris Burger
Amtrak's Thanksgiving Rush
The crunch comes every year, but avoiding sold-out trains in 2006 will be tougher than ever. (Buy your tickets now!)
By Bob Johnston
Santa's Other Sleigh
The jolly elf rides Canadian Pacific trains to bring food and good will to local communities
By Ryan Schoenfeldt and Brian Carlson
Click for CPR Holiday Train Schedule!
Train vs. Snowmobile
See what it took to pull an Alco iced by a snowmobile back from the brink
By Fred B. Furminger
News
Railroad News & Photos
Has the fall traffic rush become business as usual?
Don Phillips
New DOT secretary seems competent, but wasted talent
Technology
FRA pushes for industry-wide sea change in braking systems
Locomotive
Baldwins soldier on at Utah military base
Passenger
Full-service Amtrak stations are few and far between
City Rail
Siemens lays permanent roots in Sacramento, and expands
Departments
From the Editor
Expert Advice for Amtrak's New Boss
Railroad Reading
Christmas Came in a Boxcar by Dan Zukowski
Fantrip
Some Fans are Narrowing Their Horizons
Preservation
Colorado's Narrow Gauge Thrives Once Again
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