JANUARY 2026: This month, we follow the BNSF Office Car Special as it made its way across New York State, Andrew Grahl takes us to the reactivated trackage in downtown Newport, Rhode Island, and Ken Karlewicz chases a rare period of CSX coal train detours through the Hudson Valley. All this plus the latest photos and news stories from across the Northeast in the January issue of Railpace Newsmagazine!
“New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad” Heritage Locomotive Enters Passenger Service
In recognition of the passenger railroads that laid the foundation for today’s Commuter Rail network, the MBTA is pleased to present the second of three recently overhauled locomotives that pay tribute to the Boston and Maine Railroad, the New Haven Railroad, and the New York Central Railroad. This locomotive is serving Commuter Rail lines that operate in and out of South Station.
Delaware–Lackawanna Debuts Restored Delaware & Hudson 4068
Genesee Valley Transportation’s Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad restored Alco RS-3 4068 into Delaware & Hudson blue-and-gray “lightning stripe” paint scheme.
My Favorite Spot: Croton-Harmon Station
Located just a half-hour from New York City, Croton-Harmon is home to Metro-North and Amtrak passenger trains, with some CSX freight action.
Whippany Railway Museum Celebrates 60th Anniversary of the Morris County Central Railroad
Whippany Railway Museum celebrates 60th anniversary of the Morris County Central Railroad, one of the first tourist railroads in New Jersey.
Explore the world of White River Productions
