Milwaukee Road Bicentennial Unit Restored
The locomotive was completed this week and is slated to make its public debut at Kansas City Union Station on July 5.
Freight Derailment Knocks Out South Shore Service
South Shore Line riders are having to take the bus between Hammond Gateway and East Chicago, Ind., after a freight train derailment on June 24 knocked out part of the catenary.
Speedway to Sunshine: Florida East Coast
Predictable operations, diverse scenery, and sleek Brightline trains make today’s Florida East Coast a paradise for railfans.
Celebrating a Century of Metra Electric
Metra Electric, the former Illinois Central six-track main line serving Chicago’s South Side, marks a century under wire.
Railfan & Railroad Announces 2026 Center Spread Contest
The Railfan & Railroad 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 September 2026 issue.
Camera Bag: Storage Strategies for Digital Photos – Part 2
A good digital storage system is essential to preserve your trackside memories.
Does the Past Matter?
In the railroad world, the past is never far from reach, and its messages are there if we have the eyes to see them.


















