June 2026: Take A Ride on the Reading: This month we conclude our exploration of the Reading Railroad East Penn Branch – today’s Norfolk Southern “Reading Line.” Also, join us trackside on the final day of operation for D.C. Streetcar and see detailed schedules for the upcoming visit of Union Pacific “Big Boy” 4014. All this and more in the June 2026 issue of Railpace Newsmagazine!
New Northeast Regional Menu Arrives
Amtrak unveiled a refreshed Northeast Regional (NER) cafe menu on Wednesday, May 13, designed to bring more variety, flavor, and delicious options to our customers onboard. Serving more than 12 million riders each year between Boston and Virginia, these NER cafe updates are all about keeping the onboard dining experience fresh, modern, and aligned with evolving tastes.
Railfanning the Reading’s East Penn Branch, Part 3: Macungie to Allentown
Take A Ride on the Reading: In Part 3 we follow the East Penn Branch line east from Macungie to Allentown, Pennsylvania.
DC Streetcar Farewell
We bid farewell to D.C. Streetcar, the hapless short streetcar line in our nation’s capital. Join us trackside on the final day of operation.
Trackside in Hudson, New York
This month we make a visit to Hudson, New York, located on the eastern shore of the Hudson River, on Amtrak’s Hudson Main.















