Extra Board

Welcome to Railpace’s Extra Board! Here you will find previews from features published in our magazine monthly.

The Danbury Branch – Yesterday and Today

February 15, 2024

The Danbury Branch – Yesterday and Today

Metro-North’s Danbury Branch of the New Haven Line operates between South Norwalk and Danbury, Conn., providing excellent opportunities for photographers.

Western Maryland Scenic Railway Acquires Former WM Georges Creek Branch

February 15, 2024

Western Maryland Scenic Railway Acquires Former WM Georges Creek Branch

Western Maryland Scenic announced it has signed a lease with Gorges Creek Railroad and will operate the 12.8-mile line as the Georges Creek Division

A Visit to the Madison Railroad in North Vernon, Indiana

February 15, 2024

A Visit to the Madison Railroad in North Vernon, Indiana

Madison Railroad operates the remaining segment of Indiana’s first rail line, the Madison & Indianapolis Railroad, which dates back to 1836.

VIA RDC Journey Through Remote Ontario

January 15, 2024

VIA RDC Journey Through Remote Ontario

Ride one of the last regularly-scheduled Budd Rail Diesel Car runs in the Northeast, operated by VIA Rail through northern Ontario.

Western New York “ACes”

January 15, 2024

Western New York “ACes”

Photographing colorful EMD SD70ACe diesel locomotives in and around Western New York.

Public Service Trolley 2651 Dedication Ceremony

January 15, 2024

Public Service Trolley 2651 Dedication Ceremony

Public Service Coordinated Transport trolley 2651 was dedicated at a ceremony at Kinkisharyo’s railcar remanufacturing plant in Piscataway, N.J., on November 30, 2023.

Delaware & Raritan River Railroad Completes Connection at Farmingdale, New Jersey

January 1, 2024

Delaware & Raritan River Railroad Completes Connection at Farmingdale, New Jersey

The F&S connection links the former Freehold Branch with the Southern Secondary, enabling a more efficient railroad network.

Morning Rush Hour at LIRR Elmont – UBS Arena Station

January 1, 2024

Morning Rush Hour at LIRR Elmont – UBS Arena Station

Elmont-USB Arena Station is a great location to catch Long Island Rail Road diesel and electric trains, and New York & Atlantic freight.

First Phase of REM Light Rail System Opens in Montreal

January 1, 2024

First Phase of REM Light Rail System Opens in Montreal

Opening in July 2023, Montreal’s REM automated light rail system is North America’s newest electric rapid transit system.

Norfolk Southern Hosts Groundbreaking for Regional Training Facility in East Palestine, Ohio

November 17, 2023

Norfolk Southern Hosts Groundbreaking for Regional Training Facility in East Palestine, Ohio

Norfolk Southern broke ground on a new regional safety training center for first responders in East Palestine, Ohio, on September 21, 2023.