January 2009: "10 Locomotives That Changed Railroading" cover story (steam and diesel picks that moved the industry forward—and still do), velocity/speed debate, NY carfloats map, open road photo essay.
February 2009: Lincoln's railroad ties, BNSF Abo Canyon work, transit big money.
March 2009: How to fix Amtrak, Rock Island's fate map.
April 2009: Special with 16 extra pages, NS Heartland upgrade, President rail travels.
May 2009: Free tourist lines/museums guide (600+), many lives of steam locos.
June 2009: Shortline/regional special, storm-facing power.
July 2009: Fact or fiction on trains, Erie fan club history, high-speed trains coming.
August 2009: Hunter Harrison/CN way, 8 operating steam locos event.
September 2009: KCS focus, steep grades/great scenery.
October 2009: Narrow gauge fever special, foldout map (narrow then/standard today), GE box-cabs in Chile.
November 2009: Technology special, directional running map (US/Canada), recession scorecard.
December 2009: Holiday/winter special, 30 years of Christmas cards, Florida trains in 1953 map.
Condition: Acceptable/good used (typical for 15+ year-old magazines: light to moderate handling wear, possible edge scuffs/creases, some spine wear or cover curling, no major tears/missing pages/water damage noted from photos; all complete, readable, and intact). Stored flat, no strong odors or writing visible.
These 2009 issues are desirable for railfans due to the mix of historical retrospectives (e.g., locos that changed railroading), maps, specials (narrow gauge, technology, winter), and period coverage (recession impacts, Amtrak debates, steam events).
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