Description: RailroadTreasures offers the following item: Railway Age 1996 December Railroads in 1997: Riding high, running scared Railway Age 1996 December 68 pages Contents 29 Railroads in 1997: Riding high, running scaredFreight railroads are rolling into 1997 with record traffic volumes, strong earnings, the warm approval of wall street-and the uneasy feeling that if they aren't careful, they could lose it all. 35 The case against open accessIt would be easier to debate it if anybody could figure out what it means. But most agree that it would increase costs, dilute economies of scale, and remove incentives to improve properties. 39 Bearings and seals: Innovation is rolling right alongMoisture-tight seals, lower operating temperatures, extended service life-these are just some of the improvements that bearing suppliers are now offering to the industry. 43 Argentine Yard: BNSF breaks new groundBNSF's $92.5 million reconstruction of Argentine Yard at Kansas City will give the year-old merged railroad one of the most modern classification facilities in North America. 45 Cities in Transit: Denver thinks bigThe Mile-High City has had a taste of rail transit and wants more. It will get a lot more if voters approve funding for a 110-mile mix of rail and high-occupancy-vehicle highway lanes. 49 New tanks on old carsTanks corroded beyond economic repair don't mean the whole car must be replaced. Here's how Amoco was able to preserve an existing fleet for a limited need. Pull-out supplement: Railway Age 1997 Financial Deskbook 20 Rail UpdateJerry Davis takes UP's helm; BNSF safety; Engineering associations merger; The Supply Side. 27 Transit UpdateNTSB's Metra grade crossing collision findings; Florida high speed rail update; Transit Briefs. COMMENTARY 4 Inside 9 Lines on Labor 14 The Financial Edge 12Policy Perspective 16North America In Transit 18Watching Washington DEPARTMENTS 1Industry Indicators 3Industry Outlook 8The Railway Market 50R&T Headline News 5475/150 Years Ago 55 Meetings 56 People 57 Letters 59 Products 60Advertisers Index/Ad Sales 61Professional Directory 62 Classified 68 World Update All pictures are of the actual item. There may be reflection from the lights in some photos. We try to take photos of any damage. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us. Shipping charges US Shipments: Ebay will add $1.25 each additional items, there are a few exceptions. Ebay Global shipping charges are shown. These items are shipped to Kentucky and forwarded to you. Ebay collects the shipping and customs / import fees. Refunds may be issued if you add multiple items to your cart and pay with one payment. For direct postage rates to these countries, send me an email. Shipping varies by weight. Payment options Payment must be received within 7 days. Paypal is accepted. Terms and conditions All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us first. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding. Thanks for looking at our items.
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