In the early 1980s, the KCS still maintained a small yard in Neosho to serve local business. MP15 #4364 idles nearby as a typical trio of KCS SD40s lead a northbound freight past the depot on June 15, 1980. KCS Employee timetable states all northbound trains were required to stop at the south yard limit sign, recharge the train airline, and contact the dispatcher for authority to enter CTC territory before leaving Neosho. (Daniel Schroeder)

Above is this week’s sneak-peek, selected from Chapter Four: The Kansas City Southern. KCS is the only railroad covered with a dedicated chapter, and is also one of the 2 covers available when you order your copy of “Rails Around Missouri”. The pre-release sale continues at $47.95 plus shipping until May 1, when the books will be in stock and begin to ship.