August 2021
The August 2021 issue of Trains Magazine.
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Featured
In this Issue
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Minnesota’s railroads have changed but remain important
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Taconite, timber, and tourism
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Minnesota’s largest short line celebrates 30 years
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Winona & Southwestern built a dramatic route to escape the Mississippi River valley
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Significant diesel and steam locomotive history can be seen in the Twin Cities
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When it came to seating in the dining car, the steward made a wise decision
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Minnesota
In every issue
News p. 4
A matter of trust: Canadian National wins bidding war for Kansas City Southern
Brian Solomon p. 8
Crossover conundrum: The constraints of infrastructure costs
Bill Stephens p. 9
The intermodal no man’s land: Can railroads ever tap the potential of watershed traffic?
Preservation p. 46
So you want to own a caboose?
Train-Watching p. 48
Short line: Northern Plains in Minnesota