Articles
Western Rail Archive publishes articles covering railroad history, locations, infrastructure, operations, preservation, and photography throughout the American West.
Research articles provide additional context for the photographs, locations, and railroad collections found elsewhere in the archive.
Featured Topics
- Railroad History
- Passenger Rail
- Freight Operations
- Historic Railroads
- Railroad Infrastructure
- Stations & Depots
- Route Guides
- Preservation
Current Status
The article library is currently under development. New content will be added as the archive expands.
Future Articles
Planned topics include:
- Los Angeles Union Station
- The Coast Line
- Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner
- Santa Barbara and Railroading on the Central Coast
- The History of Fullerton Station
- Rail Operations in Simi Valley