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
Canadian National has signed an agreement with Union Pacific to drop its opposition to the proposed UP-Norfolk Southern merger.
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
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
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
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
Photographer David Plowden leaves behind a rich legacy of photography, and the important lesson to spend your life creating things you love.


















