Canadian Pacific 4-6-4 No. 2816 and the enduring appeal of Canadian steam
With sunny skies and warm temperatures, there was only thing to do around Milwaukee this past Monday: chase (as best…
Read moreWith sunny skies and warm temperatures, there was only thing to do around Milwaukee this past Monday: chase (as best…
Read more
EMD’s GP30 The unmistakable look of EMD’s GP30 model, with its humpback design applied from the automotive styling group of…
Read more
Locomotive wraps Railroad paint schemes span the color spectrum, from the dull to the fluorescent, the drab to the flamboyant,…
Read more
The best-known and most-popular early General Electric locomotives are its 44-ton and 70-ton switching locomotives, both of which found favor…
Read more
Versatility is a single word that sums up the Mikado-type steam locomotive. This 2-8-2 wheel arrangement became the “one size…
Read more
Milwaukee Road’s EMD SDL39 diesel locomotives came from the road’s desire to replace aging Alco RSC2 units in branchline service.…
Read more
Southern Pacific In 2024, with few exceptions, we have seen the Class I railroads settle down on basic locomotive color…
Read more
GE’s B30-7 In the late 1970s, General Electric introduced the B30-7, a 16-cylinder, 3,000-hp, four-axle locomotive designed for road service.…
Read more
The Train Master diesel locomotive holds a unique spot in history. At its introduction in 1953, it was simply a…
Read more
Freight paint schemes When public image was a big deal for railroads, many of them went out of their way…
Read more
A primary selling point At the time, gensets seemed like a good idea. Efficient, small, and imminently capable, they would…
Read more
For railroading, the EMD SD40, was a stellar standout. Between January 1966 and August 1972, more than 1,250…
Read more