Standard Oil 0-4-0T to Return Home to Wyoming
An 0-4-0T tank engine that spent decades switching tank cars at an oil refinery in Casper, Wyo., will return home to the Cowboy State.
Norfolk & Western 611 Gets Patriotic Makeover for ‘Summer of Steam’
The new livery honors the 250th anniversary of the United States and made its debut May 30 at the Virginia Museum of Transportation.
RENO: Railfanning from the Sierra to the Great Basin
The scenic area surrounding Reno, Nev., features heavy
main line action from Union Pacific and BNSF Railway.
Trona in Transition
California’s Trona Railway faces the challenges of a shifting chemical industry coupled with new environmental concerns.
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: Trip Planning (and the Danger of Overplanning)
Research ahead of a railfan trip can result in great photos. But sometimes it’s possible to plan a little too much…
Railway Hospitality
By the end of the 19th century, many American railways relied heavily on tourism and pleasure travel as a means to sell tickets.
Explore the world of White River Productions
