Pacific Rail News Magazine
April 1980 Issue

Magazine Summary:
A feature on Morrison-Knudsen’s locomotive re-manufacturing complex.

The demise of Rock Island has had its effects on the Rio Grande, including traffic loss on a daily train.

Train reschedule for the changeover to Daylight Savings Time.

Starting late march, Union Pacific motive power and rolling stock leased to the Rock Island began returning to property. Discover what happens to them next in this issue.

The Rock Island Railroad shut down - when it happened, why it happened, and what’s happening to it next.

Burlington Northern received tentative approval for a purchase of up to 350 route miles of track.