NOVEMBER 2026: The time to see Alcos in daily service on Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad is coming to an end; get trackside with our highly detailed topo maps. Join us for the festive 30th anniversary event for The Railroad Museum of New England (RMNE) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Naugatuck Railroad. There was plenty to see and do during Steamtown Railfest 2026 and you can catch the highlights in our well-illustrated review. All this and more in the November issue of Railpace Newsmagazine!
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests Over $1.24 Billion into Safety Upgrades Across America’s Rail System
Last week U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investing $1.24 billion into rail safety infrastructure projects through 91 grants across 37 states via the FY 25-26 Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program. These dollars will go towards eliminating unsafe highway-rail conflict points, closing at-grade crossings, and upgrading railroad traffic signals.
Steamtown Railfest 2026
Steamtown Railfest 2026 enjoyed record crowds over three days of Labor Day Weekend, with plenty to see and do both day and night.
Railroad Museum of New England Celebrates 30 Years
The Railroad Museum of New England and Naugatuck Railroad celebrated their 30th Anniversary September 25-27, 2026.
Final Days of Alcos on the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville
The time to see Alcos in daily service on Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad is coming to an end. Get trackside while you can!
















