Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
ow Railroads Work: Freight Scheduling By Steve Ryan See how railroaders in the service design department find ways to route trains across a giant system How Railroads Work: Dispatching By David Lustig BNSF dispatchers keep California trains moving How Railroads Work: Ticketing By John W. Diers Find out how railroads sold coach seats and berths to thousands of travelers a day, in an age before computers, cell phones, or Travelocity How Railroads Work: Power By Bob Johnston Follow three Amtrak engines for a whole year on the road How Railroads Work: Hump Yards By Sayre C. Kos A monstrous operation stretches to the horizon as cars weave their way from one end to the other. All in the name of a€~feeding the Beast.a€ How Railroads Work: Amtrak Scheduling By Bob Johnston The challenge of coming up with realistic timekeeping combines art, science a€ and negotiation How Railroads Work: Signaling By Brian Solomon For safe operation, railroaders must thoroughly know both the language and the rules In My Own Words: Loving a Dangerous Job By Alan Byer The life of a Pennsy electrician was adventuresome, fulfilling, and filled with hazards
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