OCTOBER 2026: The Livonia, Avon & Lakeville family of short lines has long been a venerable Alco stronghold, but that era will soon come to an end. David Baer takes an in-depth look at the Western New York & Pennsylvania as it phases out Alco power, while Managing Editor Otto Vondrak reviews the replacement program across the rest of the LA&L system. Gordon Lloyd recalls Arizona’s rich Alco legacy, while Lucas Leighton introduces us to MLW survivors in Quebec. All this and more in the October issue of Railfan & Railroad!

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Nevada Northern Acquires “Safety Powder Car”

The Nevada Northern Railway has acquired a “Safety Powder Car” from a family in Ely and intends to restore it to its working appearance.

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New Bridge Enters Service on BNSF in North Dakota

BNSF recently opened a new bridge in Bismarck, N.D., and is now focused on removing the 140-year-old bridge built by Northern Pacific.

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Quebec’s MLW Survivors

Regional railroads across Quebec continue to keep vintage Montreal Locomotive Works diesels busy hauling freight.

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WNYP Alco Farewell

After 25 years of four and six-axle Alco power, Western New York & Pennsylvania’s colorful Century fleet is giving way to secondhand EMDs.

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2026 Railfan & Railroad Center Spread Contest Winners

Each year, we ask our readers to submit their best shots for consideration in our annual Center Spread Contest.

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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.