Semiquincentennial Rolling Stock Keeps Rolling In
Even as the Independence Day holiday wound down, several railroads were still showcasing Semiquincentennial rolling stock.
NRHS Awards $187,000 in Preservation Grants
The NRHS recently awarded $187,000 in grants to 34 railroad preservation organizations across the United States.
Speedway to Sunshine: Florida East Coast
Predictable operations, diverse scenery, and sleek Brightline trains make today’s Florida East Coast a paradise for railfans.
Celebrating a Century of Metra Electric
Metra Electric, the former Illinois Central six-track main line serving Chicago’s South Side, marks a century under wire.
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: When the World was Black & White
There are few practitioners of black & white photography anymore, and most of them do it for nostalgic sport while shooting color in their real cameras.
Does the Past Matter?
In the railroad world, the past is never far from reach, and its messages are there if we have the eyes to see them.

















