Extra Board
Welcome to Railfan & Railroad Extra Board, a monthly exploration of the passion for trains from many perspectives. Extra Board welcomes your submissions. We’re looking for about 1500 words accompanied by two or three photos. Each photo should be no smaller than 14 inches (or 1024 pixels) across at 72 dpi (no verticals, please). Brief caption information must accompany each photo. Please send your inquiries to the Webmaster for consideration.
February 19, 2024
Santa Fe’s Silent Sentinels
Photographer Ted Benson travels to the Land of Enchantment for a look at the last semaphore blades in service on a Class I railroad in America.
February 19, 2024
Central Electrics Land in Danbury
Two historic New York Central electrics had an uncertain fate at a power plant in New York until rescued by the Danbury Railway Museum.
January 15, 2024
Maine Attraction: Woodland Rail
Venture east to where America’s day begins for a look at changing times in Downeast Maine as a former Maine Central branch line finds new life under New Brunswick Southern.
January 15, 2024
A Tale of Two Idahos
Travel west for a look at the two personalities of railroading in the Gem State, from the arid southern region to the mountainous and forested northern panhandle.
December 26, 2023
Get Trackside? Send Us Your Best For ‘Along the Rails 2023’
Did you capture something rare, interesting, or scenic in 2023? If so, you might consider sharing your photos with your fellow readers in our annual “Along the Rails” year in review.
December 18, 2023
Climb Aboard The Canadian
VIA Rail Canada continues the tradition of classic grand streamliners with the continued operation of The Canadian between Toronto and Vancouver.
December 18, 2023
Railfan Guide to Springfield, Mass.
The area around Springfield, Massachusetts, is home to a variety of Class One, short line, freight, and passenger action.
November 16, 2023
Chicago & North Western: Before and After
Encounters with the classic green and gold image of Chicago & North Western were always impressive, both before and after the 1995 merger with Union Pacific.
November 16, 2023
BNSF Point Defiance Line
Constant traffic, beautiful coastlines, a variety of locations, and dramatic mountain backdrops make this part of the Seattle Subdivision along Puget Sound as good as it gets for main line railroading.
October 18, 2023
Remembering Mike Del Vecchio
A personal tribute to railway preservationist, historian, and past Railfan & Railroad Associate Editor Mike Del Vecchio.
