Extra Board

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

NJ Transit Celebrates 40th Anniversary

October 15, 2023

NJ Transit Celebrates 40th Anniversary

A special excursion to Bay Head co-sponsored by United Railway Historical Society helped celebrate NJ Transit’s 40th anniversary.

The Last Uses of Erie Lackawanna Dining Cars

September 15, 2023

The Last Uses of Erie Lackawanna Dining Cars

Dining car service came to an end on Erie Lackawanna on January 5 and 6, 1970, when the Hoboken-Chicago “Lake Cities” made its last run.

Mike Del Vecchio, a Champion of Rail Preservation

September 15, 2023

Mike Del Vecchio, a Champion of Rail Preservation

A heartfelt tribute to railroad photographer, author, and preservationist Mike Del Vecchio.

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.