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Trains Magazine ? June 2011 | Shortline and Regional Special Recession Survival Guide for Short Lines | Kansas City Southern Map | Iowa Interstate Feature Trains: The Magazine of Railroading | June 2011 | Volume 71, Issue 6 This June 2011 issue of Trains: The Magazine of Railroading is a dedicated Shortline and Regional Special, published by Kalmbach Media during the post-recession recovery period when short line and regional railroads faced significant financial and operational pressures. The dramatic cover photograph features KBS (Kiamichi Railroad) locomotive No. 701, an Alco diesel, crossing a steel through-truss bridge ? the kind of infrastructure-heavy, low-density operation that defines the short line world. The issue delivers comprehensive shortline coverage across North America, examining how smaller carriers adapted, survived, and in some cases thrived during one of the most challenging economic periods in recent railroad history. A special pullout map documents the Kansas City Southern predecessor lines, adding research value for historians and KCS enthusiasts. Featured Content: Recession survival guide for short lines ? In-depth look at how shortline railroads navigated the economic downturn Shippers love Iowa Interstate ? Profile of one of the Midwest's most shipper-friendly regional railroads Sexy Alco diesels can't trump bad track ? The hard economics of shortline motive power vs. infrastructure Going to extremes with Canadian short lines ? Coverage of Canada's remote and rugged regional carriers Map: Kansas City Southern Predecessors ? Historical route map of KCS predecessor railroads Fred Frailey ? Column on the next generation of railroad enthusiasts In the News: Train-to-plane connectivity; modern tonnage rating methods Why Add This Issue to Your Collection: This shortline-focused special issue is a valuable reference for anyone interested in regional and short line railroad operations, the economics of small carriers, or the Alco diesel legacy on secondary lines. The Kansas City Southern predecessor map alone makes it a useful research document for KCS historians and modelers. Fred Frailey's commentary on the future of railroad enthusiasm provides an interesting period perspective, and the Iowa Interstate profile documents a carrier that has continued to grow in the years since publication. A solid addition for collectors building a complete Trains run or those with particular interest in shortline and regional railroading. Keep on chugging guys! regards TTs Trains Grab this GREAT ITEM now before someone else does Please refer to all photos as they are part of the description and stated condition. Sale is for described item only. Props seen in photos are not included. If you have any questions, please ask before ordering. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution