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White River Productions
Railfan & Railroad Magazine May 2026
SKU: RFR202605
Railfan & Railroad Magazine May 2026
Features:
Photo Line: RGS 20 Returns to Durango
SPECIAL— Restored Rio Grande Southern 20 made a historic return to Durango under its own power for the first time in more than 70 years.
Wisconsin & Southern in the Watco Era
by JORDAN REIN— More than a decade has passed since this Midwestern regional railroad came under the ownership of Watco.
Michigan Alcos
by GORDON LLOYD JR.— Michigan’s main lines, short lines, and industrial operations hosted an interesting variety of Alco power over the years.
The Vanishing Railroad Pole Line
by ERIC WILLIAMS— Once a common sight along every right-of-way, pole lines are quickly disappearing from our nation’s railroads.
Riding Chessie’s Jets
by DAVID P. ORI— Ride along on two of Chessie System’s hot piggyback intermodal trains between New Castle, Pa., and Chicago in 1982.
Departments:
Departures — commentary/Alexander Benjamin Craghead
Railway Hospitality
Railnews — top news stories and photos from our readers
Transit Currents — transit news/compiled by Bob Gallegos
Railroadiana — new product, book, and video reviews
Timetable — railroad event listings submitted by our readers
Through My Lens — trackside memories/Kevin EuDaly
Born Too Late
Preservation Topics — Historic railway preservation/Joseph Zadeh
Thomas the Tank Engine: Little Engine, Big Money
Collector Corner — Antiques and ephemera//Alexander D. Mitchell IV
What to Do with Your Book Collection
Markers — Additional thoughts from your editors
Parting Shot — Jordan Rein
Lombard Hobbies - Your Valued Shop for Almost 50 Years!
Railfan & Railroad Magazine May 2026
Features:
Photo Line: RGS 20 Returns to Durango
SPECIAL— Restored Rio Grande Southern 20 made a historic return to Durango under its own power for the first time in more than 70 years.
Wisconsin & Southern in the Watco Era
by JORDAN REIN— More than a decade has passed since this Midwestern regional railroad came under the ownership of Watco.
Michigan Alcos
by GORDON LLOYD JR.— Michigan’s main lines, short lines, and industrial operations hosted an interesting variety of Alco power over the years.
The Vanishing Railroad Pole Line
by ERIC WILLIAMS— Once a common sight along every right-of-way, pole lines are quickly disappearing from our nation’s railroads.
Riding Chessie’s Jets
by DAVID P. ORI— Ride along on two of Chessie System’s hot piggyback intermodal trains between New Castle, Pa., and Chicago in 1982.
Departments:
Departures — commentary/Alexander Benjamin Craghead
Railway Hospitality
Railnews — top news stories and photos from our readers
Transit Currents — transit news/compiled by Bob Gallegos
Railroadiana — new product, book, and video reviews
Timetable — railroad event listings submitted by our readers
Through My Lens — trackside memories/Kevin EuDaly
Born Too Late
Preservation Topics — Historic railway preservation/Joseph Zadeh
Thomas the Tank Engine: Little Engine, Big Money
Collector Corner — Antiques and ephemera//Alexander D. Mitchell IV
What to Do with Your Book Collection
Markers — Additional thoughts from your editors
Parting Shot — Jordan Rein
Lombard Hobbies - Your Valued Shop for Almost 50 Years!
