John Gruber Creative Photography Awards
Submit up to three photos for the 2026 contest, “Water.” Deadline is May 18th!
Conversations 2026 recap
Conversations 2026 is a wrap! 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
Introducing our new site
Learn about the features and structure of our newly overhauled railphot0-art.org site
Latest news
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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 in May 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 more…
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David Plowden, 1932-2026
We’re deeply saddened to report the passing of David Plowden, one of the giants in American photography and a friend of the CRP&A from its founding. Plowden passed away on May 4th, at age 93; memorial service plans have yet to be determined. “Getting to know David over the years ranks awfully close to the…
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Zoom program: Four decades of Northeast rail photography with Ken Karlewicz
Thanks to the nearly 150 who joined us Tuesday, May 12, for “Lure of the Rails,” an evening with Northeast photographer Ken Karlewicz. Ken developed an early appreciation for photography after receiving a Brownie Hawkeye camera from his father at age nine. His fascination with railroads began early as well, inspired by countless visits to…
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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®
