APRIL 2026: We mark the 50th anniversary of Conrail’s creation with special features exploring the railroad’s lasting impact. Discover how Conrail revitalized the Boston & Albany into a key corridor for New England intermodal traffic. Victor Hand concludes his three-part series on the United States Railroad Association and the work that paved the way for Conrail’s launch. Brock Kerchner and Wes Reminder revisit the glory days of the Conrail business train, while Managing Editor Otto Vondrak examines the evolution of Conrail’s logos and graphic design. All this and more in the April issue of Railfan & Railroad!
Mt. Rainier Acquires New Shop Facility

Mt. Rainier Acquires New Shop Facility

The Western Forest Industries Museum, operator of the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad, has purchased a 3.6-acre plot and a more than 10,000-square-foot building that will serve as its new restoration facility and office space.


N.C. Transportation Museum Acquires Aberdeen & Rockfish GP7

N.C. Transportation Museum Acquires Aberdeen & Rockfish GP7

A GP7 locomotive, acquired from the Aberdeen & Rockfish Railroad is now part of the collection at the North Carolina Transportation Museum.


Conrail’s Boston Line

Conrail’s Boston Line

Conrail transformed the historic Boston & Albany route over the Berkshires into a vital link for New England traffic.


Countdown to ConRail: Part 3

Countdown to ConRail: Part 3

The conclusion of the United States Railroad Association story, leading up to conveyance to Conrail on April 1, 1976.


Photo Line: A Preview of CRP&A’s Conversations 2026

Photo Line: A Preview of CRP&A’s Conversations 2026

The Center for Railroad Photography & Art’s annual conference visits Indianapolis from April 24 to 26, featuring yet another great lineup of railroad image makers.


Camera Bag: Pre-Envisioning

Camera Bag: Pre-Envisioning

While we seldom consciously think about it, one of the skills that we acquire as railfan photographers is the ability to “pre-envision” a picture.


Conrail’s Legacy 50 Years Later

Conrail’s Legacy 50 Years Later

To breed success, Conrail was unsentimental, rationalizing the excesses of a romantic, yet often imprudent, past.


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