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.
December 30, 2022
Railnews Review 2022: A Look Back at the Biggest Stories in Railroading
From the end of regular service steam in China to the demise of a beloved western regional, 2022 was a big year in railroad news.
December 27, 2022
Durango Flangers
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge uses flangers to keep the line open through the winter, just like it has for more than a hundred years.
December 27, 2022
CSX Santa Train Returns to Clinchfield Country
After a two-year hiatus, the CSX Santa Train returns to Clinchfield Country to maintain an 80-year Appalachian holiday tradition.
December 26, 2022
Get Trackside? Send Us Your Best For ‘Along the Rails 2022’
Railfan & Railroad is looking for photos for its annual ‘Along the Rails’ photo gallery in the March 2023 issue.
November 15, 2022
Canadian Pacific in Southern Alberta
A variety of EMD-led Canadian Pacific road freights and locals roll through prairie scenery in southern Alberta.
November 14, 2022
Swan Song for Santa Fe 3415
Abilene & Smoky Valley bids farewell to this veteran Santa Fe steamer as the fire is dropped ahead of a federally-mandated inspection.
October 15, 2022
The Battle for Mullan Pass
Since the beginning, Mullan Pass has been one of Montana Rail Link’s greatest stages. Justin Franz joins a helper crew as they move a heavy coal train during MRL’s final summer.
October 15, 2022
35 Years of Montana Rail Link
Thirty-five years ago, Montana Rail Link began operations on the former Northern Pacific and soon became a fan favorite.
September 20, 2022
Batten Kill Railroad at 40
Almost given up for dead by Delaware & Hudson in 1982, this colorful New York short line continues to thrive 40 years later.
September 20, 2022
DL-535s: Big Alco Power for Narrow Rails
From White Pass & Yukon to Durango & Silverton, this unusual fleet of three-foot gauge Alco DL-535 diesels soldier on.
