AUGUST 2026: The famed former Southern Pacific route over Siskiyou Summit has fallen silent once more, as Central Oregon & Pacific suspends operations following the departure of the line’s last active customer. Photographers Eric Cortinas and Parker Gibson follow the final train over the mountain as the route’s future hangs in the balance. Kevin Gilliam looks back at the extensive history of the Southern Steam Program and its later revival under Norfolk Southern, while Steve Patterson recalls his years serving aboard Santa Fe business cars as an executive secretary. All this and more in the August issue of Railfan & Railroad!

RailNews

New Haven RS-3 to Return to Service on the Naugatuck

Volunteers at the Railroad Museum of New England are feverishly working to complete an operational restoration of the locomotive, which includes returning it to its original orange-and-green New Haven livery.

RailNews

Justin Franz Departs Railfan & Railroad for New Position

After six years with White River Productions, Associate Editor Justin Franz will be departing the staffs of Railfan & Railroad and Railroad Model Craftsman to accept a full-time position with the Center for Railroad Photography & Art.

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Siskiyou Freight Finale

Troubled times for the former Southern Pacific route connecting Oregon and California as CORP suspends operations over Siskiyou Summit.

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Southern’s Steam Legacy

Looking back at an ambitious steam excursion program launched by Southern Railway and carried on by Norfolk Southern.

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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

Camera Bag: What’s The Deal With Mirrorless Cameras?

So then just what the heck do you get if you go with one of these newfangled cameras? At the outset, you will be getting the latest in sensor technology and image quality with features such as a tilting screen that makes very low or very high angle shots possible.