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Contents: The New American Flyer (Amtrak picks Bombardier to build its new high-speed trains, but questions remain.), Special Section – Amtrak at 25: Which Vision for Amtrak? (As the nations passenger railroad marks a quarter-century, a host of vested interests battle over its future.), Moments to Remember (In 25 varied images, we present a sampling of the highs and lows of the colorful Amtrak era.), Know Your Amtrak (Think you’re an Amtrak authority? Try tackling these questions.), CN’s Backdoor Entry to the U.S.: Still Wide Open (Little Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific is more important than ever to its big parent, Canadian National.), Thanks, Leland (A tribute to artwork and text to the creator of the Santa Fe “Warbonnet” paint scheme.), The Wasted Line Express (How a special Norfolk Southern train takes out the trash in Roanoke, Va.), Once Upon a Time in Trains: A Jersey City Puzzler (Reading’s Crusader and a Jersey Central Train Master face off.), Hot Spots: Point of Rocks, Maryland (A historic junction’s famous depot is the backdrop for big-time freight and commuter action.), Readers’ Platform: In Praise of Amtrak’s Best Train (With its superior equipment and service, the Coast Starlight is a lesson in how good rail travel can be.) Departments – Editorial, Railway Post Office, Potomac Pundit, Diverging Approach, Railroad News, Arrivals & Departures, Scanner, Railroad News Photos, ABC’s of Railroading, Reviews, Preservation Points, Schedules, Glossary, Observations, Classified Advertising, Photo Flash
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Condition: Very Good