Photo Line
Welcome to Photo Line, a gallery of creative railroad photography! Photo Line welcomes your submissions. We’re looking for a themed topic with six to ten unique images. 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.
May 1, 2025
Photo Line: New Home For An Old Alco
Earlier this year, the Delaware & Hudson Railway Historical Society announced the acquisition of former D&H Alco RS-3 4085, and that it would be moved to the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway.
March 27, 2025
Photo Line: A Preview of CRP&A’s Conversations 2025
The Center for Railroad Photography & Art’s Conversations conference at Lake Forest College north of Chicago has become one of railroad photography’s top events.
January 30, 2025
Photo Line: An Evening With Norfolk & Western 429
In January 2025, the Strasburg, Dynamo Productions and the O. Winston Link Museum teamed up to recreate the Norfolk & Western in the 1950s.
November 22, 2024
Photo Line: The Return of Boston & Maine 1741
Boston & Maine GP9 1741 was restored to service at the Conway Scenic this fall by the 470 Railroad Club.
November 6, 2024
Photo Line: Pascack Valley Parade
NJ Transit’s Pascack Valley Line runs from Hoboken Terminal in Hoboken N.J., to Spring Valley, N.Y., just over the state line.
September 4, 2024
2024 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.
July 8, 2024
Photo Line: Canadian Pacific 2816 Leads Historic Tri-Nation Tour
The Final Spike Steam Tour celebrated the first anniversary of the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger.
June 5, 2024
Photo Line: A Preview of CRP&A’s Conversations 2024
The Center for Railroad Photography & Art’s annual conference kicks off on June 14 with a night at the Illinois Railway Museum.
March 13, 2024
Photo Line: Steam at the Fort Steele Heritage Town
Venture to Fort Steele, British Columbia, to see an operating 2-6-2 at the Fort Steele Heritage Town.
February 15, 2024
Photo Line: Along the Line 2023
Every year, our readers share their trackside experiences with us for our annual “Along the Line” gallery.
