Features:

Caltrain’s Electrifying Transformation • by Elrond Lawrence — Four decades of F40 diesels pulling Peninsula “commute” trains gives way to a new era of electric railroading.

Exploring CPKC’s Galt Subdivision  • by Marcus W. Stevens— The Galt Subdivision is an important gateway
in southern Ontario for CPKC connecting Montreal and Detroit.

Railfan & Raiload 50th Anniversary  • Staff Special — More than 100 guests joined the editorial staff for a fun anniversary weekend on Woodstown Central Railroad in New Jersey.

Return to St. Gotthard • by Scott Lothes —Detours allowed a second chance at photographing Switzerland’s remarkable mountain-climbing Gotthard Railway.

Oregon’s Lumbering Ghosts: Part 3• by Dave Stanley — Wrapping up our three-part series with visits to Oregon, Pacific & Eastern and Valley & Siletz.

Departments:

Departures — commentary: Alexander Benjamin Craghead 
Oregon’s Timber Heritage

Railnews — top news stories and photos from our readers

Transit Currents — transit news: Bob Gallegos

Railroadiana — new product, book, and video reviews

Timetable — railroad event listings submitted by our readers

Through My Lens — trackside memories: Kevin EuDaly
A Rotary Murder

Destinations — Detours and distractions/Scott Lothes
 An Introduction to Swiss Railroading

The Observation Car — Culture, art, food, and film/Adrienne Evans
 The Art of Railroading in Fine Art Prints

Markers — Additional thoughts from your editors

Parting Shot — Jake Kempf