Amtrak Scraps Plans for Long-Distance Bi-Levels
Amtrak had previously indicated it wanted to keep using bi-level equipment, like the Superliners, as it currently does on some routes, especially in the west.
Reading 2100 Passes FRA Steam Test
Reading Company 4-8-4 2100 successfully passed a steam test observed by the Federal Railroad Administration on February 26 and 27 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Yakima Valley Trolley Finale?
Washington state’s iconic preserved interurban line faces an uncertain future in the wake of Yakima’s city budget crisis.
BNSF Along the Clark Fork River
It may no longer be Montana Rail Link, but BNSF’s former Northern Pacific line in western Montana is still a magical railroad.
Photo Line: Bringing the ‘Q’ Back to Life
Bringing the late-1950s and early 1960s on the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad back to life was the main objective of the “Nebraska Zephyr Night Photo Shoot” in October 2025.
Camera Bag: Organizing a Night Photo Session
Attention to detail and careful planning will help you pull off a night photo session that is not only fun, but satisfying for attendees.
The Second Transcon
More than 143 years later, the former Northern Pacific route remains a critical artery in the continental rail network.



















