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January 2012

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Features
This month's PDF package contains some of William D. Middleton's most memorable articles in Trains, including his first one published in the April 1951 issue, all for $5.95
Western Steam Glory
By John Gruber
Joel Jensen's love of steam and the West began less than 30 years ago, but his photos capture early 20th century railroading essence
Bridges of Britain
By William D. Middleton
The birthplace of railroading contains some of its most distinctive spans. Come along on a survey of Great Britain's most beloved and notable bridges
Map of the Month: What happened to Chessie System?
By Bob Withers and Bill Metzger
After Chessie's ninth life, here's what became of her under CSX Transportation
Bob Bryant's Big Little Railroad
By Fred Frailey
Buckingham Branch, once a mom-and-pop short line, spreads its wings and flies
Canada's Unpolished Gem
By Bob Johnston
The diminutive streamliner once know as Chaleur still delivers one-of-a-kind charm
In My Own Words: 500 Ways to Fire
By John O. Stanley
A Canadian Pacific steam locomotive fireman's experiences on the left-hand side of the cab
News
News & Photos
  • Illinois Central line through Vaughan, Miss., site of the Casey Jones' wreck, faces abandonment
  • Q&A with Canadian National CEO Claude Mongeau
  • Norfolk's light rail rolls like The Tide
Don Phillips
Be careful when Border Patrol boards Amtrak
Fred W. Frailey
Passenger rail competition for Amtrak
Locomotive
  • Cummins rolls out the first Tier-4 compliant engine for repowering
  • Norfolk Southern's Juniata Shop turns out two GP22ECO units for testing
Technology
MPL Technology's new SpillX system could revolutionize refueling locomotives

Bonus Content: New TrainsTube! See a video of how SpillX works
Passenger
Amtrak's Viewliner diner lands a new role as test bed for cars to come
Departments
From the Editor
New boxcar at Railway Interchange show in Minneapolis
Trackside
Trackside Guide: Missoula, Mont.
Preservation
Cannonball Water Group's Mitch George answers 7 key questions about water treatment for boilers
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