AUGUST 2025: This month, photographer William Skeats takes us on a tour of one of his favorite spots: busy Croton-Harmon Station served by Metro-North’s Hudson Line, Amtrak, and occasional CSX freight trains. Genesee Valley Transportation debuts their restored Delaware & Hudson Alco RS-3, while Whippany Railway Museum celebrates the 60th anniversary of the old Morris County Central tourist line. All this plus the latest photos and news stories from across the Northeast in the August issue of Railpace Newsmagazine!
CPKC 2025 Holiday Train kicks off Nov. 19
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announced the schedule and artist line up for the 2025 Holiday Train, a festive celebration combining musical performances and holiday cheer kicking off with its first show on Nov. 19 in Montreal, Que. Now in its 27th year, the Holiday Train raises money and collects food across CPKC’s extensive network in Canada and the United States supporting community food banks and making a real difference for families in need.
Delaware–Lackawanna Debuts Restored Delaware & Hudson 4068
Genesee Valley Transportation’s Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad restored Alco RS-3 4068 into Delaware & Hudson blue-and-gray “lightning stripe” paint scheme.
My Favorite Spot: Croton-Harmon Station
Located just a half-hour from New York City, Croton-Harmon is home to Metro-North and Amtrak passenger trains, with some CSX freight action.
Whippany Railway Museum Celebrates 60th Anniversary of the Morris County Central Railroad
Whippany Railway Museum celebrates 60th anniversary of the Morris County Central Railroad, one of the first tourist railroads in New Jersey.