Part 1. Railroading's heyday. Historic weight and romantic spirit: why railroad buildings matter
Track, steam, stations, and laws: the evolution of the modern railroad
The railroad transforms the territory
Part 2. The railroad system. Divisions, sections, and the five-man train crew: operational considerations
Unique aspects of New Mexico's depots
Other railroad structures
Part 3. Preservation. Decline of the railroad
The current state of New Mexico's railroads
Opportunities for preservation
Part 4. What remains of New Mexico's railroad heritage. Santa Fe Railway System
Denver & Rio Grande System
Colorado & Southern and the Colmor Cutoff
Texas-New Mexico Railway: toot and never move
Part 5. Appendices. Timeline
Remaining railroad structures in New Mexico
Railroad-related museums in New Mexico.
