Railroads & Locomotives Locomotives Electro-Motive history: From upstart to undisputed champ

Electro-Motive history: From upstart to undisputed champ

By Greg McDonnell | June 7, 2022

When the last fires of revenue American Class I railroad steam were dropped in 1960, seven of every 10 diesels credited with the victory bore the Electro-Motive stamp

Yellow and green diesel locomotive among industrial building

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