T1 Trust Acquires Ex-Pennsylvania Railroad E8s
The T1 Trust has acquired two ex-Pennsylvania E8A locomotives from the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society for operation alongside PRR steam locomotive 5550.
Metra Shows Off New Battery Trainset
Metra unveiled a new battery-powered trainset to passengers at their LaSalle Street Station in Chicago on Wednesday.
America 250 Locomotive Celebration at Spencer
A once-in-a-lifetime gathering of colorful patriotic locomotives and equipment at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, co-sponsored by Railfan & Railroad.
A Hundred Years on the Route 66 Railway
The “Mother Road” celebrates a century, intertwined with the former Santa Fe rails that follow it to the Pacific.
2026 Railfan & Railroad Center Spread Contest Winners
Each year, we ask our readers to submit their best shots for consideration in our annual Center Spread Contest.
Night Photography and AI-Powered ‘Denoise’ Software
Exploring the use of the revolutionary and transformative Adobe Lightroom AI-powered “Denoise” tool for night photography.
Inventing the Southwest
Through prose, painting, photography, and clever advertising, Santa Fe heavily marketed the Southwest as a place of scenic wonder.



















