September 2026: Join us trackside as Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 makes the final leg of its Eastern tour, see CSX operate an office car special led by its two America 250 diesels, view NJ Transit’s colorful show on its shuttle service to FIFA Futbol matches, and discover the work underway on a second set of underwater tunnels linking the Northeast Corridor and Penn Station. All this and more in the September 2026 issue of Railpace Newsmagazine!
CapeFLYER Reaches Record Ridership for 2026 Season
The MBTA and the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) announced that the popular CapeFLYER train service reached record ridership for the summer 2026 season. With a 7% increase over the 2025 season, 16,045 passengers travelled between Boston and Hyannis on summer weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day this year.
Big Boy – Take 2: UP 4014 Heads Home
UP Big Boy 4014 heads home, departing Steamtown National Historic Site in Pennsylvania, following a two-week visit and scheduled maintenance.
Electromotive’s Critter: EMD’s Model 40 Diesel
The term “critter” came to represent any smaller locomotive, typically 44 tons or less, that was designed for use in industrial settings.
New Jersey Transit FIFA World Cup Trains
NJ Transit colorfully met the challenge of transporting soccer fans from around the world to MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands.
Explore the world of White River Productions
