Extra Board
Welcome to Railfan & Railroad Extra Board, a monthly exploration of the passion for trains from many perspectives. Extra Board welcomes your submissions. We’re looking for about 1500 words accompanied by two or three photos. Each photo should be no smaller than 14 inches (or 1024 pixels) across at 72 dpi (no verticals, please). Brief caption information must accompany each photo. Please send your inquiries to the Webmaster for consideration.
December 18, 2023
Railfan Guide to Springfield, Mass.
The area around Springfield, Massachusetts, is home to a variety of Class One, short line, freight, and passenger action.
November 16, 2023
Chicago & North Western: Before and After
Encounters with the classic green and gold image of Chicago & North Western were always impressive, both before and after the 1995 merger with Union Pacific.
November 16, 2023
BNSF Point Defiance Line
Constant traffic, beautiful coastlines, a variety of locations, and dramatic mountain backdrops make this part of the Seattle Subdivision along Puget Sound as good as it gets for main line railroading.
October 18, 2023
Remembering Mike Del Vecchio
A personal tribute to railway preservationist, historian, and past Railfan & Railroad Associate Editor Mike Del Vecchio.
October 18, 2023
That Which Could Have Been
Publisher Kevin EuDaly recalls a special trip to visit North Shore Mining operations in the heart of Minnesota’s Iron Range.
September 15, 2023
Shenandoah Valley Railroad
An ex-Norfolk & Western RS-11 was an unlikely candidate for a Virginia short line previously dependent on EMD power.
September 15, 2023
Export Alcos Today
Alco-designed locomotives can still be found at work around the world in South America and Asia, but for how much longer?
August 15, 2023
MBTA Green Line: Boston’s Link to the Future
Boston’s Green Line light rail system has been an important feeder for the city’s transit system for more than a century, and continues to grow.
August 15, 2023
ALC-42s Taking Charge
Despite initial teething problems, the Siemens ALC-42 Charger is the new face of Amtrak’s regional and long-distance service.
August 10, 2023
Send Your Photos for the 2023 Center Spread Contest!
The Center Spread Contest will provide a skilled and/or lucky photographer the opportunity to see his or her photo grace the center spread of the November 2023 issue.
