The great freight paint schemes: Classy hues from the 1940s to the 1980s
Freight paint schemes When public image was a big deal for railroads, many of them went out of their way…
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The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, commonly known as the Burlington Route, had many Zephyrs. But out of all the…
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For railroading, the EMD SD40, was a stellar standout. Between January 1966 and August 1972, more than 1,250…
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Five forgotten locomotives no one wanted: Producing a locomotive is a massive endeavor. From design to testing to production, each…
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Amtrak GP7 diesel locomotives served for decades in supporting roles for America’s passenger carrier throughout its network. Electro-Motive…
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U.S. railroads introduced long-haul luxury coach trains in the 20th century to attract a more budget-conscious traveler. In…
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By the late 1930s, the Pere Marquette Railway had made a big splash in motive power acquisition. And rightly…
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The Rail Diesel Car (RDC) was the Budd Co.’s answer to declining passenger traffic during the post war. The demonstrator…
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Amtrak Toledo services have seen changes consistent with the rest of the national network in its 50-year history. Throughout its…
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EMD may be the most famous locomotive manufacturer in the history of railroading. Despite that success, there are models in…
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Santa Fe 3460 Hudsons had an impact on the railroad much larger than their class size would indicate. Mention the…
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When first introduced, the Southern Pacific Daylight passenger trains shined through the dark days of the Great Depression. From the…
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