U.S. Sugar Bridge Burns
A bridge on the South Central Florida Express, the common carrier short line owned by U.S. Sugar, burned in early April.
TriMet to Bid Farewell to ‘Trailblazing’ LRVs
TriMet’s “trailblazing” Type I LRVs that helped establish light rail service in Portland, Ore., in the 1980s will be retired this month.
Conrail’s Boston Line
Conrail transformed the historic Boston & Albany route over the Berkshires into a vital link for New England traffic.
Countdown to ConRail: Part 3
The conclusion of the United States Railroad Association story, leading up to conveyance to Conrail on April 1, 1976.
Photo Line: A Preview of CRP&A’s Conversations 2026
The Center for Railroad Photography & Art’s annual conference visits Indianapolis from April 24 to 26, featuring yet another great lineup of railroad image makers.
Camera Bag: A (Holiday) Trainload of Thoughts
The CPKC Holiday Train in December 2023 provided Associate Editor Justin Franz with a trainload of thoughts about photography.
Conrail’s Legacy 50 Years Later
To breed success, Conrail was unsentimental, rationalizing the excesses of a romantic, yet often imprudent, past.



















