Railroad Explorer is a publication dedicated to the exploration of all aspects of prototype railroading exclusively in the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada. Our coverage area stretches from Maine to West Virginia. Railroad Explorer is printed three times per year, with Winter, Spring/Summer and Fall editions.You will not find basic roster shots or page after page of boring, outdated news in the pages of Railroad Explorer. What you will find is a focus on dramatic photography, with spectacular color images of railroading past and present. Each issue is jam packed with over 50 high quality, 100% color images, plus maps. In addition, you will see interesting feature articles by some of today's best railroad photographers.
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Photographer Mike Zollitsch recalls a special section of mountain railroading in western New York. The Buffalo & Pittsburgh’s Third Mainline Subdivision had rural charm, grades, slow speeds and scenery that rivaled the best of the Northeast. Mike takes us back, as we experience the sights and sounds of mountain railroading like he remembers it.
Tom Carver revisits the late 1970's and the former D&H Slatepicker for some memorable chases in eastern New York and western Vermont. The Delaware & Hudson’s ‘Slatepicker’ local was a fan favorite, often featuring exotic power, like the famous D&H Sharks, several types of Alcos and even the occasional GE. Tom was even fortunate enough to catch a leased CP Rail RS3 on the job one summer day. Through the lenses of Tom and friend Jim Reddington, we turn back the clock to witness the action.
Photographer Gary Schermerhorn visits the Capital District of New York for a look at the 19-mile line from Albany to Mechanicville.
Assorted spectacular images from all over Explorer country.