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!
470 Club Acquires Maine Central Business Car

470 Club Acquires Maine Central Business Car

A former Maine Central business car that was hidden from public view for decades has been purchased by the 470 Railroad Club of Portland, Maine, and is expected to be moved to the Conway Scenic Railroad in New Hampshire.


UPDATE: CN Drops Opposition to UP-NS Merger

UPDATE: CN Drops Opposition to UP-NS Merger

Canadian National has signed an agreement with Union Pacific to drop its opposition to the proposed UP-Norfolk Southern merger.


Siskiyou Freight Finale

Siskiyou Freight Finale

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


Southern’s Steam Legacy

Southern’s Steam Legacy

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


Railfan & Railroad Announces 2026 Center Spread Contest

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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: Project Photography and Layering

Camera Bag: Project Photography and Layering

Many railroad photographers over the years have practiced the idea of project-based photography, that is going back to the same subject time and time again.


Remembering David Plowden

Remembering David Plowden

Photographer David Plowden leaves behind a rich legacy of photography, and the important lesson to spend your life creating things you love.


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