Ridgewood Acquires Sierra Railroad Interest
New York City investment firm Ridgewood Infrastructure has acquired a controlling interest in California shortline Sierra Railroad Co., the company announced this spring.
Montana’s Izaak Walton Inn For Sale
The sale comes just two weeks after it closed due to financial troubles.
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
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
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: How to Railfan With a Drone (Legally)
For years, if you were flying a drone for recreational purposes (aka: Railfanning) you did not need to take a test, but that’s changed.
Conrail’s Legacy 50 Years Later
To breed success, Conrail was unsentimental, rationalizing the excesses of a romantic, yet often imprudent, past.



















