JUNE 2025: Heavy CPKC, Canadian National, and light rail action in and around Alberta’s major urban center is the subject of our cover story that takes us to Calgary courtesy photographer David Gray. Joshua Bernhard takes us to the final days of Intermountain Power Projects unique coal-hauling operation in Utah, while David Silver takes us up into 16th Street Tower in Chicago on its final night. Associate Editor Justin Franz takes us up on historic Cajon Pass for a morning of railfanning, while Dale Woodland says farewell to General Electric C39 diesels. All this and more in the June issue of Railfan & Railroad!
Interview: Metra CEO Talks Budget, Motive Power, and Future of Commuter Rail
Railfan & Railroad speaks with Metra CEO James M. Derwinski about “doomsday” budget cuts, motive power, and the future of regional rail.
Age of Steam Roundhouse Expansion Underway
The new “East Roundhouse” will include an office, a storeroom and 10 stalls for equipment storage.
16th Street Swan Song
As Metra seeks to centralize its dispatching systems, venerable 16th Street Tower in Chicago was decommissioned in mid-April.
Calgary Railfan Guide
Tracking CPKC, Canadian National, and modern light rail action in and around Alberta’s major urban center.
Photo Line: New Home For An Old Alco
Earlier this year, the Delaware & Hudson Railway Historical Society announced the acquisition of former D&H Alco RS-3 4085, and that it would be moved to the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway.
Camera Bag: More Than Locomotives and Cars
Sometimes we get caught up in shooting locomotives and scenery that we overlook the rich details of railroading.
Hollywood Railroading
“Emperor of the North” got something fundamental right even as the details were wrong — and for that, it remains a touchstone.
Explore the world of White River Productions
