MARCH 2026: This month, we go lineside with John Olejnik to visit “Jersey Arrow” multiple-unit trains in their twilight; with Alex Mayes and Anthony Rynkiewicz to the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore and the restoration of American Freedom Train steam locomotive 2101; and with Andrew Grahl for the last run of Central New England Railroad’s Scantic operation and Connecticut Southern’s inaugural replacement run. We continue our popular “My Favorite Spot” series as Scott Ornstein takes us to Old Saybrook, Connecticut. All this and more in the March 2026 issue of Railpace Newsmagazine!
Amtrak Announces New and Improved Long Distance Fleet Replacement Strategy
Following a comprehensive evaluation, Amtrak is announcing a revised long-distance fleet replacement strategy that prioritizes fleet standardization, broadens competition among potential carbuilders, reduces program risk, and accelerates the replacement of its aging passenger cars. Under this plan, all long-distance routes will transition to a universal single-level fleet, replacing today’s mix of bi-level and single-level equipment.
Central New England Farewell Run
Railfans from as far away as Florida flocked trackside to record a bittersweet day, the last run of the Central New England Railroad
My Favorite SPOT: Old Saybrook, Connecticut
We continue our popular “My Favorite Spot” series and this month Scott Ornstein takes us to Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
Jersey Arrows in Twilight
The single-level Jersey Arrow electric m.u. cars are rolling off their last miles for NJ Transit, about to be replaced by new double-deckers.
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