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!
Maine Central Caboose Restored By Family

Maine Central Caboose Restored By Family

A New England family has brought a Maine Central caboose back to its former glory after a year and a half of work.


Santa Fe 2926 Completes Main Line Test Runs

Santa Fe 2926 Completes Main Line Test Runs

Santa Fe 2926 completed successful test runs on a former Santa Fe main line in New Mexico, covering 80 miles Sept. 26 and 27.


Quebec’s MLW Survivors

Quebec’s MLW Survivors

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


WNYP Alco Farewell

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.


2026 Railfan & Railroad Center Spread Contest Winners

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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.


Camera Bag: More Than Locomotives and Cars

Camera Bag: More Than Locomotives and Cars

Sometimes we get caught up in shooting locomotives and scenery that we overlook the rich details of railroading.


Alco: Sometimes Sentiment Wins

Alco: Sometimes Sentiment Wins

Sometimes affection for a machine, however irrational it may seem, wins out over the pursuasion of the bottom line.


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