Extra Board

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

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.

The Adirondack Returns to the North Country

June 6, 2023

The Adirondack Returns to the North Country

Amtrak’s Adirondack service between New York and Montreal returned in 2023 with service resuming on April 3.

The Oneida Clipper

June 6, 2023

The Oneida Clipper

Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Chapter NRHS sponsored the Oneida Clipper fantrip on the Reading & Northern Railroad.

Youngstown & Southeastern Railroad 2023 Update

June 6, 2023

Youngstown & Southeastern Railroad 2023 Update

Youngstown & Southeastern has been getting busier in 2023, running two crews to keep up with the increase in traffic.