Extra Board
Welcome to Railpace’s Extra Board! Here you will find previews from features published in our magazine monthly.
October 19, 2026
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.
October 19, 2026
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.
October 19, 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!
September 21, 2026
My Favorite Spot: Metro-North’s Upper Harlem Line
Chris Healy takes us along Metro-North Railroad’s single-track Upper Harlem Line with stations, rolling hills, and river crossings.
September 21, 2026
America 250 Locomotive Celebration at Spencer
Once-in-a-generation gathering of specially painted locomotives at the North Carolina Transportation Museum celebrating America’s 250th.
August 17, 2026
Big Boy – Take 2: UP 4014 Heads Home
UP Big Boy 4014 heads home, departing Steamtown National Historic Site in Pennsylvania, following a two-week visit and scheduled maintenance.
August 17, 2026
Electromotive’s Critter: EMD’s Model 40 Diesel
The term “critter” came to represent any smaller locomotive, typically 44 tons or less, that was designed for use in industrial settings.
August 17, 2026
New Jersey Transit FIFA World Cup Trains
NJ Transit colorfully met the challenge of transporting soccer fans from around the world to MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands.
August 17, 2026
Gateway Tunnel Project Update
The Gateway Tunnel project has been progressing at a feverish pace on both sides of the Hudson River, toward projected completion in 2035.
August 17, 2026
Reading Company 2100 Restoration
Reading Company T1 No. 2100 began its modern restoration chapter in 2015, with a move to Cleveland, Ohio, and a major mechanical rebuild.
