Semiquincentennial Locomotives to Gather in Spencer, N.C. in August
The event is being sponsored by White River Productions, NCTM, and Trains Magazine.
B&O Museum Rebrands as National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
Museum officials said while the name is changing, it remains dedicated to the history of America’s first common carrier.
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.
In Search of the Decisive Moment
How much planning do you do? Along the way, something always seems to happen that makes for a memorable photographic image.
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.


















