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Canadian National MLW RSC24 diesel locomotives
Sep 10, 2023·Locomotives

Canadian National MLW RSC24 diesel locomotives

  Montreal Locomotive Works RSC24 diesel locomotives were “conceived of cannibalism.” So went a claim in the April 1977 issue…

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Georgia Railroad: A good and unique ‘Family’ member
Sep 1, 2023·Fallen Flags

Georgia Railroad: A good and unique ‘Family’ member

In its rich 150-year history, the Georgia Railroad was touched and torched by the rich and famous. During the process,…

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Frisco caboose ride remembered
Sep 1, 2023·Passenger Service

Frisco caboose ride remembered

A Frisco caboose ride provided a much needed railfan break during my military assignment near Kansas City.   My spirits…

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Walkway Over the Hudson in railroad history
Aug 3, 2023·Railroad Operations

Walkway Over the Hudson in railroad history

The Walkway Over the Hudson state park has an illustrious railroad history dating back to the opening of the massive…

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8 examples of freight locomotives in passenger service
Aug 2, 2023·Locomotives

8 examples of freight locomotives in passenger service

Freight locomotives in passenger service were the exception to the rules. They required passenger cars that were self-contained, the use…

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A diesel locomotive that didn’t – the EMD GP39
Aug 1, 2023·Locomotives

A diesel locomotive that didn’t – the EMD GP39

The Electro-Motive Division GP39 diesel locomotive was a 12-cylinder, turbocharged unit without a market. EMD rarely missed when the company…

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Union Pacific’s General Electric U50C locomotives
Aug 1, 2023·Locomotives

Union Pacific’s General Electric U50C locomotives

Union Pacific’s General Electric U50C locomotives were the last double-diesel model to join the roster, beginning in late 1969. They…

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Algoma Central Railway remembered
Aug 1, 2023·Fallen Flags

Algoma Central Railway remembered

The Algoma Central Railway was chartered in 1899 to build into the Ontario wilderness north of Sault Ste. Marie. Its…

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Algoma Central locomotives remembered
Aug 1, 2023·Locomotives

Algoma Central locomotives remembered

Algoma Central locomotives provided a bit of variety in northern Ontario railroading.     For a railroad its size, ACR…

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Boston & Albany’s J2 Hudsons
Aug 1, 2023·Locomotives

Boston & Albany’s J2 Hudsons

Boston & Albany’s J2 Hudsons provided subtle variety to the greater New York Central System.     From the moment…

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Amtrak Floridian service remembered
Aug 1, 2023·Passenger Service

Amtrak Floridian service remembered

Amtrak Floridian service provided direct service between Florida and the Midwest for almost a decade. The train was first known…

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Preview September 2023 Classic Trains content
Jul 31, 2023

Preview September 2023 Classic Trains content

Preview Classic Trains‘ 2023 content   Here’s a preview of what’s coming in the next month. Become a Trains.com member…

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