‘Missouri’ Sneak peek for 4-5-13

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Belle, at milepost 105, was still an open agency for the Rock Island in 1972. In a classic railroad scene, the agent hands up train orders to westbound train #73 on October 6, 1972. By 1975, Eldon would be the only open agency out on the line between Kansas City and St Louis. (Paul Dalman)

This selection from “Rails Around Missouri” can be found in Chapter Seven: Central Missouri. “Rails Around Missouri” is a 224-page, hard cover book containing over 500 all-color photos like this one, and will be released May 10, 2013. You can reserve your copy today at the pre-release price of $47.95 plus shipping. Choose between the KCS or Frisco cover (contents identical) and your copy will be signed by the author.

 

‘Missouri’ Sneak Peek for 3-29-13

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Near the south end of the Oak Hill branch, the tracks pass through Carondelet Park on the south side of St Louis. A trio of MP ‘Screaming Eagle’ U30Cs lead an empty ore train south through the park on October 18, 1975. These ore trains originated on the 26-mile Pea Ridge branch and connected to the DeSoto Sub at Cadet, milepost 57. (Paul Dalman)

This selection from “Rails Around Missouri” can be found in Chapter Five: St Louis and Surrounding Area. “Rails Around Missouri” is a 224-page, hard-cover book to be released on May 10, 2013, with over 500 all-color photos like this one. You can reserve your copy today at the pre-release price of $47.95 plus shipping. Your copy will come aigned by the author, and you can choose between the KCS or Frisco cover. (Contents identical)

 

‘Missouri’ Sneak Peek for 3-22-13

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In a scene that could easily be the 1950s, KCS E7 #12 stops in Grandview with the southbound Southern Belle in August of 1969. When inaugurated in the 1940s, the Southern Belle operated with sleepers, a diner-lounge and chair cars, and made the KC – New Orleans trek in just over 21 hours. By 1969, its last year of operation, the Belle is down to a baggage, 2 coaches and an observation-diner. Passengers are boarding the second coach as a 50s-era car waits for the train to clear. (Allen Maty)

This selection from “Rails Around Missouri” can be found in “Chapter 4 – The Kansas City Southern.” “Rails Around Missouri” will be released May 1, 2013 as a 224-page, hard-cover book filled with over 500 all-color images like this one. Your copy can be reserved today at the pre-release price of $47.95 plus shipping. All copies will come signed by the author, and will ship the week of May 1. Choose between the KCS or Frisco cover. (Contents identical)

 

 

‘Missouri’ Sneak Peek for 3-15-13

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Orchard Farm is our next stop on the CB&Q’s Keokuk – St Louis “K” line, 16 miles from West Alton. Orchard Farm is a small community, at the time hosting an elevator and a depot, each with its own siding. CB&Q U25B # 103 is on the point of another westbound freight as it rolls through Orchard Farm in September 1969. Though still a small, rural town, this scene is dramatically different today in keeping with the growth of St Charles county. (Mike Haper, photo; Jan Kohl collection)

This selection from “Rails Around Missouri” can be found in Chapter One: North Central Missouri. “Rails Around Missouri” will be released on May 1, 2013 as a 224-page, hard cover book with over 500 all-color photos like this one. You can reserve your copy today at the pre-release price of $47.95 plus shipping. Choose between the KCS or Frisco cover. (Contents identical) Books will ship the week of May 1.

 

 

‘Missouri’ Sneak Peek for 3-8-13

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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.)