Conversations Colorado
A special one-day conference at the Colorado Railroad Museum on Saturday, August 22. Save the date, registration coming soon!
Introducing our new blog
In our “Collection Tracking” blog, we connect images from our archive to more recent views.
Conversations 2026 recap
Conversations 2026 was a success in Indianapolis! Thanks to all who joined us. Check back soon for more.
New issue of Railroad Heritage
Chasing the 1970s American Freedom Train; Eric Williams explores the Hudson Highlands
Digital
collections
Explore digitized selections from our archive of more than 600,000 images of railroading
Latest news
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Conversations coming to Colorado on August 22
Save the date for CRP&A’s special one-day conference at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, Colorado, on Saturday, August 22. Conversations Colorado will feature an outstanding lineup of railroad photography presenters, including Bill Botkin, Mel Patrick, Joe McMillan, Steve Patterson, John Crisanti, and more. We will also co-host an evening reception for members of CRP&A…
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Collection Tracking: Madison, Wisconsin, with John Gruber
Madison, Wisconsin, might be the only place in the world where two railroad lines cross at grade on causeways in the middle of a lake. The Badger State’s capital city is also home to the Center for Railroad Photography & Art’s offices and archives, and that’s because of John Gruber, our principal founder. Gruber (1936-2018)…
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David Kahler, 1937-2026
All of us at the Center for Railroad Photography & Art mourn the passing of David Kahler, who died on April 14, 2026 at the age of 89. He was our longest-serving board member and a visionary photographer who reminded us to pay attention to the inherent art of everyday places. David practiced architecture for…
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What we do
Since 1997, the Center for Railroad Photography & Art has been committed to telling railroading’s stories through imagery: interpreting the past creatively, connecting it to the present while looking to the future. The Center, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts and education organization, achieves its mission through exhibitions, conferences, and publications that spring from its core commitment to collect, preserve, and then make widely available imagery that portrays the 200-year history of railroads.
Become a CRP&A member to receive
- Access to our members-only programs
- Discounted rates for our conferences
- Complimentary research assistance
- Four issues per year of our magazine, Railroad Heritage®
