Santa Fe Baggage Car Being Turned Into Multi-use Space
The Wichita Great Plains Transportation Museum is converting a former Santa Fe baggage car into a multi-use space to host meetings, parties and other events, providing the nonprofit with a new and consistent income stream.
Kentucky Steam to Lease SD40-2 to Ohio Short Line
A partnership between a nonprofit railroad heritage group and an Ohio short line will bring a Norfolk & Western SD40-2 to home rails this spring.
Conrail’s Boston Line
Conrail transformed the historic Boston & Albany route over the Berkshires into a vital link for New England traffic.
Countdown to ConRail: Part 3
The conclusion of the United States Railroad Association story, leading up to conveyance to Conrail on April 1, 1976.
Photo Line: A Preview of CRP&A’s Conversations 2026
The Center for Railroad Photography & Art’s annual conference visits Indianapolis from April 24 to 26, featuring yet another great lineup of railroad image makers.
Camera Bag: Sweeter With Time
Sometimes an image can get better with time, which is why it’s worth revisiting our past efforts, writes Scott Lothes.
Conrail’s Legacy 50 Years Later
To breed success, Conrail was unsentimental, rationalizing the excesses of a romantic, yet often imprudent, past.


















