NOVEMBER 2026: The “Mother Road” celebrates its centennial, intertwined with the former Santa Fe rails that follow Route 66 toward the Pacific. Elrond Lawrence takes us on a personal journey through 100 years of shared history. Justin Franz follows Oregon’s reactivated Weston Branch, while Jeff Terry visits three active electric traction lines in Iowa. Jim Rowland brings us the first part of Susquehanna’s incredible comeback story, and our staff attends the America 250 Locomotive Celebration in Spencer. All this and more in the November issue of Railfan & Railroad!
Fort Wayne Railroad Gifted Over $1.4 Million to Expand Shop

Fort Wayne Railroad Gifted Over $1.4 Million to Expand Shop

The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society will expand its restoration shop located in New Haven, Ind., after receiving over $1.4 million from former society president Art Lindblom.


Nashville Steam to Fire Up NC&StL 576 for Public

Nashville Steam to Fire Up NC&StL 576 for Public

Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway 4-8-4 576 will be fired up for a joint open house with Nashville Steam and the Tennessee Central Railway Museum on Nov. 7.


America 250 Locomotive Celebration at Spencer

America 250 Locomotive Celebration at Spencer

A once-in-a-lifetime gathering of colorful patriotic locomotives and equipment at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, co-sponsored by Railfan & Railroad.


A Hundred Years on the Route 66 Railway

A Hundred Years on the Route 66 Railway

The “Mother Road” celebrates a century, intertwined with the former Santa Fe rails that follow it to the Pacific.


Photo Line: The Old C&NW at Owanka, South Dakota

Photo Line: The Old C&NW at Owanka, South Dakota

Owanka, South Dakota, is located on former Chicago & North Western rails, now operated by the Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad.


Camera Bag: Film Isn’t Dead

Camera Bag: Film Isn’t Dead

While digital cameras may dominate the hobby, photographer David Witty writes that there’s still room for good old-fashioned film.


Inventing the Southwest

Inventing the Southwest

Through prose, painting, photography, and clever advertising, Santa Fe heavily marketed the Southwest as a place of scenic wonder.


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