Oil-fired narrow gauge steam locomotives
Oil-fired narrow gauge steam locomotives are relatively rare. But they are making a come-back in the world of preservation. Recently…
Read moreOil-fired narrow gauge steam locomotives are relatively rare. But they are making a come-back in the world of preservation. Recently…
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Locomotive 2021 returns with the most comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of motive power trends, new locomotive production, rebuilds, and other…
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Union Pacific Big Boy differences from its 2019 tour are subtle, but you can still see them. Here are some…
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These are the steam locomotives on Big Boy’s 2021 route. In August and September 2021, Union Pacific Big Boy…
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The BL2 was a mistake at diesel locomotive leader EMD EMD’s BL2 diesel locomotive was a mistake of historic proportions.…
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Mergers or acquisitions of two or more railroads always bring a blending of motive power rosters. Kansas City Southern, like…
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You have to be tough to survive the railroad. Just look at any train crew, mechanic, or switchman. Just…
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General Electric’s 4,400 hp C44-9Ws were, by far, the most popular D.C. traction locomotives the company every produced, with almost…
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New York Central’s 275 4-6-4 Hudson-type engines are among the most celebrated of all steam locomotive classes. As the top…
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Locomotive builders use model designations to differentiate between products, describing major features found on them. Often, these model designations will…
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The 1990s were a decade of change for the rail industry. One of the biggest changes was ushered in by…
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A busy CSX main line, the former Baltimore & Ohio continues its mountain railroad ways [...]Read More...
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