Combined UP, NS Looks to Divest From Terminal Railroads
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would try to sell some of their ownership stakes in the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis, Kansas City Terminal Railway and TTX Company if their merger is approved.
Colebrookdale Railroad Acquires Historic 1909 Pullman Car
The Colebrookdale Railroad in Pennsylvania has acquired a historic Pullman car built in 1909 that, since the 1960s, has been part of a restaurant in New Jersey.
Speedway to Sunshine: Florida East Coast
Predictable operations, diverse scenery, and sleek Brightline trains make today’s Florida East Coast a paradise for railfans.
Celebrating a Century of Metra Electric
Metra Electric, the former Illinois Central six-track main line serving Chicago’s South Side, marks a century under wire.
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.
File Backup and Syncing Software
Some helpful tips to keep your repositories of digital photographs in sync with a combination of hard drives and cloud storage.
Does the Past Matter?
In the railroad world, the past is never far from reach, and its messages are there if we have the eyes to see them.


















