NOVEMBER 2026: The “Mother Road” celebrates its centennial, intertwined with the former Santa Fe rails that follow Route 66 toward the Pacific. Elrond Lawrence takes us on a personal journey through 100 years of shared history. Justin Franz follows Oregon’s reactivated Weston Branch, while Jeff Terry visits three active electric traction lines in Iowa. Jim Rowland brings us the first part of Susquehanna’s incredible comeback story, and our staff attends the America 250 Locomotive Celebration in Spencer. All this and more in the November issue of Railfan & Railroad!
Union Pacific SD9043AC Preserved

Union Pacific SD9043AC Preserved

The Midwest Overland Rail Preservation Society has acquired Union Pacific SD9043AC 3568, making it the first SD9043AC to enter preservation.


Steve Lee, Former UP Steam Program Manager, Dies

Steve Lee, Former UP Steam Program Manager, Dies

Former Union Pacific Steam Program manager Steve Lee passed away early Sunday morning, October 25.


America 250 Locomotive Celebration at Spencer

America 250 Locomotive Celebration at Spencer

A once-in-a-lifetime gathering of colorful patriotic locomotives and equipment at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, co-sponsored by Railfan & Railroad.


A Hundred Years on the Route 66 Railway

A Hundred Years on the Route 66 Railway

The “Mother Road” celebrates a century, intertwined with the former Santa Fe rails that follow it to the Pacific.


Photo Line: The Old C&NW at Owanka, South Dakota

Photo Line: The Old C&NW at Owanka, South Dakota

Owanka, South Dakota, is located on former Chicago & North Western rails, now operated by the Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad.


Camera Bag: New FAA Rules, Remote ID and Smaller Drones

Camera Bag: New FAA Rules, Remote ID and Smaller Drones

Last year, the Federal Aviation Administration released a new set of rules for drone operators. Here’s a rundown of how it will impact you.


Inventing the Southwest

Inventing the Southwest

Through prose, painting, photography, and clever advertising, Santa Fe heavily marketed the Southwest as a place of scenic wonder.


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