Cincinnati Scenic Saves NKP Express Car
The Cincinnati Scenic Railway, operator of the LM&M Railroad and Ohio Rail Experience, recently acquired a former Nickel Plate Road express car.
Trona Railway Owner Files for Bankruptcy
The owner of California’s Trona Railway, the mineral-hauling short line known best among railfans for its fleet of vintage six-axle EMD locomotives, filed for bankruptcy on June 15.
RENO: Railfanning from the Sierra to the Great Basin
The scenic area surrounding Reno, Nev., features heavy
main line action from Union Pacific and BNSF Railway.
Trona in Transition
California’s Trona Railway faces the challenges of a shifting chemical industry coupled with new environmental concerns.
Railfan & Railroad Announces 2026 Center Spread Contest
The Railfan & Railroad Center Spread Contest will provide a skilled and/or lucky photographer the opportunity to see his or her photo grace the center spread of the September 2026 issue.
Camera Bag: Drone Bans?
If you enjoy railfanning with a drone, go out and get those unique views while you can because nothing is certain with new regulations.
Railway Hospitality
By the end of the 19th century, many American railways relied heavily on tourism and pleasure travel as a means to sell tickets.


















