Amtrak President to Step Down
Amtrak President Roger Harris will step down on July 31 and be replaced by Byl Herrmann while the railroad’s board of directors searches for a new permanent chief executive officer.
Former UP ‘Desert Victory’ SD40-2 Preserved
A former Union Pacific SD40-2 that was painted in the 1990s to honor military members who served during Operation Desert Storm has been saved.
Wisconsin & Southern in the Watco Era
More than a decade has passed since Midwestern regional Wisconsin & Southern Railroad came under the ownership of Watco.
Riding Chessie’s Jets
Ride along on two of Chessie System’s hot piggyback intermodal trains between New Castle, Pa., and Chicago in 1982.
Photo Line: Farewell to Portland’s ‘Trailblazer’
On April 18, 2026, Portland’s TriMet held a “Goodbye MAX Type 1” farewell event to celebrate the retirement of the last of the Type 1 light rail vehicles (LRV) at Holladay Park in Portland.
Camera Bag: How to Railfan With a Drone (Legally)
For years, if you were flying a drone for recreational purposes (aka: Railfanning) you did not need to take a test, but that’s changed.
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
