Railroad Heritage

The Center publishes the journal Railroad Heritage® as well as books. Publication of Railroad Heritage began in 2000 and has grown steadily, expanding to a quarterly production schedule in 2012 and the current 68-page format in 2021. Members receive the journal by mail every March, June, September, and December.

Proposals and submissions

The Center welcomes article ideas for Railroad Heritage, particularly for the series “Railroads and the Art of Place.” Also of interest are articles that draw on images from the Center’s collections as well as articles about railroad art other than photography (such as paintings, drawings, sculpture, and other forms of visual media). The current lead time for submissions to Railroad Heritage is about one year. Please send a brief summary (a paragraph or so is a good starting point) by email to info [at] railphoto-art.org.

Please note that the following issues of Railroad Heritage are out of print and unavailable for purchase: nos. 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 40, 45, 46, 47, 54, 57, and 80. In most cases, we can provide electronic copies as PDF files. Please send an email to info [at] railphoto-art.org for more information.

Railroad Heritage news

  • Issue 29: Barriger, Russell, McMillan

    In-depth look at the life and photography of John W. Barriger III, a noteworthy railroad executive who documented in the nation’s railroads in the 1930s. Gallery of Andrew J. Russell photographs from the Civil War and the construction of the Union Pacific. Interview with daughter of Pullman porter Alfred D. McMillan, photographed by Jack Delano…

  • Issue 28: Conference, Springer, Madrigal

    Preview of 2012 conference with profile of presenter Drake Hokanson. Gallery of Fred Springer photos and announcement of the Center receiving his collection. Complete coverage of 2011 awards program. Interview with family members of Rock Island roundhouse worker Tomas Madrigal, photographed by Jack Delano in 1943. 2011 honor roll. $7.95, 20 pages, color and b/w

  • Issue 27: Frank Lloyd Wright, Awards, Delano

    In-depth look at renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s railroad stations, including photos and drawings. Winners of 2011 photography awards program. Obituaries of noted railroad photographers and collectors Arthur D. Dubin, William Kratville, William D. Middleton, Ryan Schoenfeldt and Richard Steinheimer. Jack Delano photograph of Santa Fe crew. $7.95, 24 pages, color and b/w

  • Issue 26: Railroad Preservation in a Nutshell

    Quick-and-easy illustrated guide to the history of railroad preservation in North America. Entries summarize the movement from 1828 to 2011, with examples ranging from the obvious to myriad intangibles. Also includes a gallery of young railroad photographers with an eye to preservation topics. $19.95, 48 pages, color and b/w

  • Issue 25: Axel Zwingenberger, James Valle and Jack Delano, Conference

    Profile of Axel Zwingenberger, world-renouned boogie-woogie and German steam photographer; overview of presenters at 2011 “Conversations” conference; author James Valle’s collaboration with photographer Jack Delano; rail worker sculpture by Rich Harney inspired by a photograph; honor roll of 2010 donors. $7.95, 20 pages, color and b/w

  • Issue 24: Olive Dennis, Awards, Exhibitions

    In-depth look at Olive Dennis, civil engineer and designer for the Baltimore & Ohio from 1920 to 1954; winners of 2010 awards program; interview with John H. White, Jr., past transporation curator at the Smithsonian; also coverage of the record-breaking 2010 “Conversations” conference, Plowden exhibition, and members’ survey. $7.95, 20 pages, color and b/w