STB Accepts UP-NS Merger Application, But Asks for More Information
The STB announced Wednesday that it had unanimously voted to accept Union Pacific’s application to acquire Norfolk Southern, although it said it still needed more information before it could fully consider the proposal.
Southern 4501 Goes Green
Southern Railway 2-8-2 4501 returned to service in late May, wearing its iconic green-and-gold livery for the first time in more than 30 years.
RENO: Railfanning from the Sierra to the Great Basin
The scenic area surrounding Reno, Nev., features heavy
main line action from Union Pacific and BNSF Railway.
Trona in Transition
California’s Trona Railway faces the challenges of a shifting chemical industry coupled with new environmental concerns.
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: Full Daylight Revisited
The purpose of a light meter is control, but you have to know what that light meter is doing with full daylight to be able to properly use that control.
Railway Hospitality
By the end of the 19th century, many American railways relied heavily on tourism and pleasure travel as a means to sell tickets.
Explore the world of White River Productions
