CPKC, CN Becomes First Class Is to Unveil 250th Units
Calgary-based CPKC has become the first Class I railroad to unveil a specially painted unit in tribute to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Amtrak Scraps Plans for Long-Distance Bi-Levels
Amtrak had previously indicated it wanted to keep using bi-level equipment, like the Superliners, as it currently does on some routes, especially in the west.
Yakima Valley Trolley Finale?
Washington state’s iconic preserved interurban line faces an uncertain future in the wake of Yakima’s city budget crisis.
BNSF Along the Clark Fork River
It may no longer be Montana Rail Link, but BNSF’s former Northern Pacific line in western Montana is still a magical railroad.
Photo Line: Bringing the ‘Q’ Back to Life
Bringing the late-1950s and early 1960s on the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad back to life was the main objective of the “Nebraska Zephyr Night Photo Shoot” in October 2025.
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.
The Second Transcon
More than 143 years later, the former Northern Pacific route remains a critical artery in the continental rail network.



















