This Month

June 2026

by NICK STEWART— The scenic area surrounding Reno, Nev., features heavy main line action from Union Pacific and BNSF Railway.

by STEVE BARRY— After 10 years of trying, the controversial revival of streetcars in Washington, D.C., has come to an end.

by PAUL B. LARSEN— California’s Trona Railway faces the challenges of a shifting chemical industry coupled with new environmental concerns.

by PAUL STEPHANUS— The drumbeats of conflict were getting louder as the author pursued surviving steam in Pakistan, Iran, Jordan, and Lebanon.

by MARCUS W. STEVENS— This city-owned railway in southwestern Ontario serves local industry and is now operated by Goderich Exeter Railway.

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