VIA Selects Stadler to Build New Long-Distance Locomotives
VIA Rail Canada has selected Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler to construct a fleet of 45 long-distance hybrid battery-diesel locomotives for use on long-distance and regional trains.
Ohio Tourist Railroad to Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Steam
The visiting locomotives will lead excursions on September 12 and 13, during the Lebanon Train Fest.
Siskiyou Freight Finale
Troubled times for the former Southern Pacific route connecting Oregon and California as CORP suspends operations over Siskiyou Summit.
Southern’s Steam Legacy
Looking back at an ambitious steam excursion program launched by Southern Railway and carried on by Norfolk Southern.
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: Preparation
Photographer Dennis Livesey shares his process to get his equipment ready for a fun day of railroad photography.
Remembering David Plowden
Photographer David Plowden leaves behind a rich legacy of photography, and the important lesson to spend your life creating things you love.


















