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Metrolink’s lonely F40PH locomotive
Aug 1, 2023·Locomotives

Metrolink’s lonely F40PH locomotive

Metrolink’s lonely F40PH locomotive is one of a dwindling number of F40s. It’s hard to believe once the EMD F40PH…

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Half-century-old locomotives still pulling for BNSF

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Class I power finds its way back into the fold

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Central California Traction’s rare genset diesel locomotives

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Five former steam excursion locomotives that left an impact
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