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!
Maryland Transit Administration to Expand, Modernize MARC Train Martin Maintenance Yard
Following unanimous approval from the Board of Public Works last week, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration will begin construction to expand and modernize the MARC train storage facilities at the Martin Maintenance Yard in Baltimore County. Expanding storage capacity at the rail yard is a key component to delivering more frequent service that better serve existing, changing and new travel markets as outlined in the MARC Growth and Transformation Plan.
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.