Extra Board

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

Arcade & Attica “Tonners” Photo Charter

September 15, 2023

Arcade & Attica “Tonners” Photo Charter

This was a great opportunity for photographers to capture the classic A&A centercab diesels before they were bumped to passenger duty.

Ohio Branch Line Connection

August 20, 2023

Ohio Branch Line Connection

Norfolk Southern operations around Mingo Junction, Ohio, connecting with Katahdin Rail Services provide opportunities for visiting railfans.

Morning Rush Hour at 125th Street Manhattan

August 20, 2023

Morning Rush Hour at 125th Street Manhattan

Great photo opportunities can be had at Harlem – 125th Street Station, served by Metro-North’s Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven Lines.

Flash Flooding Devastates CSX River Sub and Metro-North Hudson Line

August 20, 2023

Flash Flooding Devastates CSX River Sub and Metro-North Hudson Line

Severe storms caused flooding that washed out the CSX River Line and Metro-North Hudson Line in the Hudson Valley north of New York City.

Daylight on the Delaware: Chasing Yellowjackets for Two Days in May

July 15, 2023

Daylight on the Delaware: Chasing Yellowjackets for Two Days in May

A glorious chase of fresh New York, Susquehanna & Western “Yellowjackets” in beautiful daylight along the Delaware River.

Washington Metro Potomac Yard Station Grand Opening

July 15, 2023

Washington Metro Potomac Yard Station Grand Opening

Construction of Potomac Yard Station required relocation of existing D.C. Metro tracks at the Potomac Yard site.

Hidden Gem of Mifflin County

July 15, 2023

Hidden Gem of Mifflin County

JVRR operations on the railroad’s western end, ending at Greenbrier Rail Services facility in the Lewistown Industrial Park, are a hidden gem.

Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad Acquires Alco PA “Nickel Plate 190”

June 22, 2023

Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad Acquires Alco PA “Nickel Plate 190”

Purchased from Doyle McCormack earlier this year, Delaware-Lackawanna’s Alco PA “Nickel Plate 190” arrives at its new home in Scranton, Pa.

Metro-North Railroad Debuts Heritage Locomotive Wraps

June 22, 2023

Metro-North Railroad Debuts Heritage Locomotive Wraps

Metro-North debuted its first heritage unit to celebrate 40 years of service, a tribute to the “beach ball” scheme worn by FL9s in the 1980s

Western Massachusetts’ Valley Flyer

June 22, 2023

Western Massachusetts’ Valley Flyer

The introduction of Amtrak’s Valley Flyer gives residents of Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley additional travel options between Springfield and New Haven.