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Railroad Stories: The Way It Was Railfan Stories Going out in Glory: Yellowstone finale

Going out in Glory: Yellowstone finale

By Angela Cotey | November 3, 2010

| Last updated on January 15, 2021

Riding a Missabe 2-8-8-4 in command of 190 cars of iron ore — just before diesels took over

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Thanksgiving in Toronto

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Beebe-Morgan Letters: Seeking publicity and sharing book publishing details

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Two railfan friends take a great F-unit safari

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