Features:

2016 Centerspread Contest — Our readers give us their best shot for the coveted centerspread position.

Amtrak AEM-7 Farewell • by Alexander D. Mitchell IV — Based on a successful Swedish design, these beefy electrics were the face of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor for nearly 40 years.

Maine Narrow Gauge Revival • by Justin Franz — While the last of the original Maine two-footers was abandoned in the 1940s, volunteers are recreating heritage railways on a grand scale.

A Guide to Marion • by Michael D. Harding — The annual Summerail photo exposition moves to Marion, giving visitors a chance to explore this busy Buckeye crossing.