APRIL 2026: We mark the 50th anniversary of Conrail’s creation with special features exploring the railroad’s lasting impact. Discover how Conrail revitalized the Boston & Albany into a key corridor for New England intermodal traffic. Victor Hand concludes his three-part series on the United States Railroad Association and the work that paved the way for Conrail’s launch. Brock Kerchner and Wes Reminder revisit the glory days of the Conrail business train, while Managing Editor Otto Vondrak examines the evolution of Conrail’s logos and graphic design. All this and more in the April issue of Railfan & Railroad!

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TriMet to Bid Farewell to ‘Trailblazing’ LRVs

TriMet’s “trailblazing” Type I LRVs that helped establish light rail service in Portland, Ore., in the 1980s will be retired this month.

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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.

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Conrail’s Boston Line

Conrail transformed the historic Boston & Albany route over the Berkshires into a vital link for New England traffic.

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Countdown to ConRail: Part 3

The conclusion of the United States Railroad Association story, leading up to conveyance to Conrail on April 1, 1976.

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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.