New F40 Lease Fleet Enters Service on MBTA
A group of rebuilt F40PH locomotives is entering service on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Commuter Rail.
Cosmetic Restoration of NP 4-6-0 Underway in Montana
A cosmetic restoration of a Northern Pacific S-4 class 4-6-0 is underway in Missoula, Mont.
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: 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: Pre-Envisioning
While we seldom consciously think about it, one of the skills that we acquire as railfan photographers is the ability to “pre-envision” a picture.
The Second Transcon
More than 143 years later, the former Northern Pacific route remains a critical artery in the continental rail network.


















