Union Pacific 5511 Undergoes Steam Test, on Track to Operate in 2027
Union Pacific 5511 successfully passed its first steam test in Silvis, Ill., last week. The locomotive is expected to operate in summer 2027.
State of Michigan Looks to Turn Inactive E&LS Trackage Into Trails
The state of Michigan is looking to turn former Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad grade into recreational trails as part of an expanded network.
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
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
Owanka, South Dakota, is located on former Chicago & North Western rails, now operated by the Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad.
Camera Bag: All About Camera Bags
Organizing your gear and choosing the right camera bag goes a long way toward improving your trackside photography experience.
Inventing the Southwest
Through prose, painting, photography, and clever advertising, Santa Fe heavily marketed the Southwest as a place of scenic wonder.



















