This Month

March 2026

by DAVID HONAN— Washington state’s iconic preserved interurban line faces an uncertain future in the wake of Yakima’s city budget crisis.

by KEN EDMIER— It may no longer be Montana Rail Link, but BNSF’s former Northern Pacific line in western Montana is still a magical railroad.

by DALE W. DIACONT— Memories of growing up in, and later working at, a busy Chesapeake & Ohio interlocking tower in Newport News, Va.

by STEPHEN HOST— One of the oldest short line terminal railroads in Canada still plays an important role in 21st century cross-border logistics.

by JEFF SIMLEY— Exploring a former Rio Grande route through a remote and scenic canyon in Colorado through the years.

by VICTOR HAND— In 1975, the United States Railroad Association had its hands full crunching numbers and making a viable Northeastern system.

Departures/commentary: Alexander Benjamin Craghead

Railnews/top news stories and photos from our readers: Justin Franz

Transit Currents/transit news: Bob Gallegos

Railroadiana/new product, book, and video reviews

Timetable/railroad event listings submitted by our readers

Through My Lens/trackside adventures and memories: Kevin EuDaly

Business & Technology/how it works: David C. Lester

Camera Bag/photography tips and techniques

Destinations/detours and distractions along the right of way

Observation Car/railroad culture, dining, and art

High Iron/railroaders share their stories

Preservation Topics/this stuff is old, man

Markers/editorial commentary and musings

Parting Shot