Pacific Rail News Magazine
February 1977 Issue


Magazine Summary:
Amtraking West - a full look.

The Muni’s Power Improvement Program is moving along well with several new power substations completed.

Due to severe weather conditions in the East during Jan/Feb, several unusual movements took place on the Union Pacific Railroad.

Amtrak announced plans to lease two high-speed Canadian-built LRC trains.

For the first time since the 1970’s Burlington Northern F-units have operated in pool service on the Western Pacific.

An overview of the Burlington Northern Steam in 1977.

In 1974 Burlington Northern decided it was worth the time and money to move the crossing of the Missouri River at Plattsmouth, Nebraska.