Amtrak Begins Search for New Long-Distance Equipment
Amtrak announced April 15 that it had issued a formal request for suppliers to build a new fleet of long-distance passenger cars to replace its aging Superliners.
N&W 611, MILW 261 to Hit Main Line This Summer
Two well-known 4-8-4 locomotives will lead excursions in June and July in Virginia and Minnesota.
Conrail’s Boston Line
Conrail transformed the historic Boston & Albany route over the Berkshires into a vital link for New England traffic.
Countdown to ConRail: Part 3
The conclusion of the United States Railroad Association story, leading up to conveyance to Conrail on April 1, 1976.
Photo Line: A Preview of CRP&A’s Conversations 2026
The Center for Railroad Photography & Art’s annual conference visits Indianapolis from April 24 to 26, featuring yet another great lineup of railroad image makers.
Camera Bag: Pre-Envisioning
While we seldom consciously think about it, one of the skills that we acquire as railfan photographers is the ability to “pre-envision” a picture.
Conrail’s Legacy 50 Years Later
To breed success, Conrail was unsentimental, rationalizing the excesses of a romantic, yet often imprudent, past.
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