Springfield was home to the Frisco’s largest shops in both the days of steam and diesel. Heavy locomotive repairs and rebuilds were performed here since 1909. Constructed in 1948, the diesel shop served the Frisco and its successors until 1996, when it was closed by BNSF. Demolished in 2006, the shops are seen on June 11, 1980. (Terry Norton, photo; Chris Guss collection)

This week’s preview selection of “Rails Around Missouri” is from Chapter Eight – Southwest Missouri. “Rails Around Missouri” is a new 224-page hard-cover book with over 500 all-color photos like this one. The book will be release May 1, 2013, and your copy can be reserved for the pre-release price of $47.95 plus shipping. Choose between the KCS or Frisco cover. (Contents identical.)