Railpace Newsmagazine

18/09/2025

The Reading FP7s have been reunited!

🚂 A Reunion Years in the Making 🚂

On September 20, 2025, history rolls into Woodstown Central Railroad as FP7 units 902 and 903 reunite for the first time—bringing classic diesel power back to life in a way railfans and passengers alike won’t want to miss.

📸 Whether you're chasing the perfect shot or riding the rails, this is a rare opportunity to experience these vintage locomotives in push/pull formation, pulling our Woodstown Central passenger cars on a scenic journey south to Mannington.

🕚 FP7 departures: 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM

🎟️ Want the full experience? Guests can ride both the FP7s and our beloved steam locomotive #9 on the same day! Visit https://woodstowncentral.com/events/ to find out more information
Don’t miss this unique moment in railroad history. 📅 Mark your calendars, grab your cameras, and come ride with us!

09/09/2025

Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum is back on track after being closed all summer following damage from a flood in June.

01/09/2025

WRP LABOR DAY SALE! Shop our big Labor Day Sale and save 25–30% off your favorite railroad books—now through September 2, 2025! (Some exclusions apply.)

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29/08/2025

Genesee Valley Transportation Co., Inc. and the Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad debuted repainted historic former D&H RS-3 4068 into the Delaware & Hudson “Lightning Stripe” scheme at DL’s Von Storch shop in Scranton, Pa., on June 23, 2025.

Genesee Valley Transportation's Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad restored Alco RS-3 4068 into Delaware & Hudson blue-and-gray "lightning stripe" paint scheme.

28/08/2025

My favorite spot is Croton-Harmon, located on the east shore of the Hudson River in northern Westchester County, New York. Croton-Harmon, commonly known as just Croton-on Hudson, is located 33 miles due-north of Grand Central Terminal in New York City, and has long been the terminus of third-rail electric commuter operations...

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.

27/08/2025

The Whippany Railway Museum celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the old Morris County Central Railroad. Enjoy this free preview!

Whippany Railway Museum celebrates 60th anniversary of the Morris County Central Railroad, one of the first tourist railroads in New Jersey.

26/08/2025

AUGUST 2025: This month, photographer William Skeats takes us on a tour of one of his favorite spots: busy Croton-Harmon Station served by Metro-North’s Hudson Line, Amtrak, and occasional CSX freight trains. Genesee Valley Transportation debuts their restored Delaware & Hudson Alco RS-3, while Whippany Railway Museum celebrates the 60th anniversary of the old Morris County Central tourist line. All this plus the latest photos and news stories from across the Northeast in the August issue of Railpace Newsmagazine!

26/08/2025

While the American Locomotive Company (Alco) ceased domestic production in 1969, many of their designs continue to enjoy productive careers to this day. These classic diesels have developed their own loyal fan following from coast to coast. Throttle up and enjoy this exciting collection of Alco articles from the pages of Railfan & Railroad. The glory days are gone, and their ranks diminished, but a half-century after Alco called it quits, their locomotives labor on. It’s a testament to the rugged nature of the machines and to the dedication of the keepers of the faith that maintain and operate these Alco survivors. ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!

While the American Locomotive Company (Alco) ceased domestic production in 1969, many of its designs continue to enjoy productive careers to this day. These classic diesels have developed their own loyal fan following from coast to coast. 100 pages, softcover.

12/08/2025

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is proud to debut the restoration of PCC 1713, "The Terrible Trolley" today! Car 1713 was built in 1949 by St. Louis Car Company. The car originally ran on Pittsburgh Railways’ Charleroi and Washington interurban lines. In 1980 it was painted in the signature black and gold colors of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team to celebrate their string of Super Bowl championships. The name comes from the team's "Terrible Towel" mascot. Successor Port Authority Transit rebuilt the car in 1989, extending its service life. It was retired in 1998 and purchased by a private owner who moved it to a warehouse in Ohio where it has sat for the last 25 years. The car was acquired in 2023 and was subject to an extensive restoration inside and out. Thanks to a partnership with the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Eamon Foundation, this car has been restored to its former glory celebrating a storied football franchise and its connection to the city and surrounding communities. Look for this car to be in service at the Museum throughout the rest of the season.

16/07/2025

The railroad museum in Salamanca, N.Y., is closing permanently, and the volunteers are seeking assistance in relocating the remaining equipment off property.

Most people are aware we have closed and are leaving 170 N. Main Street. We are focused on getting our equipment and artifacts off the property.

This is a call for help. We have a lot of work to get done over the next few days. We are moving the equipment and getting the final move out of the museum buildings. We are going to be building track to move the equipment to the active rails 400 feet away. If you are able, we will be startgibg to work tomorrow (7/17/2025) at 11 AM and will be working everyday until Tuesday (7/22/2025) or we are done, whichever comes first.

For the outside equipment, if you have steel toe boots, we suggest you wear them. We will have jobs from moving small pieces of material, to helping move heavy ties and rails.

On Sunday we will be doing our final move out of the buildings, there are a number of smaller items that need to be moved, and some are even on wheels.

Many hands make light work. Please come help preserve the collection. We are making plans to re-open in a different location. We will discuss that when plans come together.

16/07/2025

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, features a robust economy anchored by a mix of industry, agriculture and tourism in the south-central part of the Commonwealth. Norfolk Southern’s Lititz Industrial Track touches activities of all three of these sectors on its scenic 13.6-mile route from Lancaster to Lititz.

The Lititz Industrial Track was originally part of Reading Company’s Reading & Columbia Branch, now operated by Norfolk Southern.