Wildfire Damages Oregon Branch Line
Columbia Rail officials tell Railfan & Railroad that the Weston Branch will be closed “indefinitely.”
Semiquincentennial Locomotives to Gather in Spencer, N.C. in August
The event is being sponsored by White River Productions, NCTM, and Trains Magazine.
Siskiyou Freight Finale
Troubled times for the former Southern Pacific route connecting Oregon and California as CORP suspends operations over Siskiyou Summit.
Speedway to Sunshine: Florida East Coast
Predictable operations, diverse scenery, and sleek Brightline trains make today’s Florida East Coast a paradise for railfans.
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: 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.
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.


















