May 2026: This month we continue our exploration of the Reading Railroad East Penn Branch – Today’s Norfolk Southern “Reading Line” – between Fleetwood and Alburtis, Pennsylvania. Enjoy classic views of Reading Railroad freights with current-day Norfolk Southern trains, including many NS heritage units. We also railfan Hudson, New York, a scenic location with Amtrak Empire Service and CSX branch line grain trains with street running. All this and more in the May 2026 issue of Railpace Newsmagazine!
First of 374 New Multilevel III Rail Cars Delivered to NJ TRANSIT
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, Congressman Rob Menendez, Congresswoman Nellie Pou and NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri showcased advancements made in modernizing NJ TRANSIT’s fleet of vehicles, highlighted by the arrival of the first of 374 next generation multilevel rail cars.
Trackside in Hudson, New York
This month we make a visit to Hudson, New York, located on the eastern shore of the Hudson River, on Amtrak’s Hudson Main.
Railfanning the Reading’s East Penn Branch, Part 2: Blandon to Alburtis
The former Reading Company East Penn Branch connects Reading with Allentown, Pennsylvania, and is today’s busy Norfolk Southern Reading Line.
The Windsor and Sarnia Rail Tunnels
More than a million rail cars a year traverse the Detroit-Windsor and Port Huron-Sarnia rail tunnels, economic lifelines to both countries.
Explore the world of White River Productions
