Tools of railroading
Railroading tools Railroads are fixed-guideway systems for transporting goods or people. Its basis is the low friction, and hence high…
Read moreRailroading tools Railroads are fixed-guideway systems for transporting goods or people. Its basis is the low friction, and hence high…
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What’s on a locomotive cab roof? A cluttered battle for available space. But that wasn’t always the case. Decades ago,…
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Locomotive air horn Throughout the United States, there are hundreds of thousands of railroad crossings that require sounding the horn.…
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Steam locomotive tenders It’s easy to forget that most steam locomotive designs are usually in two major parts; the locomotive…
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Q What is the meaning of tank car color schemes? Is there a color code? Some tank cars have a…
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Blue flags protect workers. Here’s how they work. A major consideration in railroad operation is the maintenance that must be…
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What’s the difference between a four-stroke diesel engine and a two-stroke engine? It’s more than just a matter of numbers,…
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Keep your diesel cool Cooling has always been one of the most important aspects of a locomotive. Simply put, the…
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Privately owned caboose Welcome to the world of privately owned cabooses. The craving for a cab is a continuing urge…
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Fixing diesel locomotives Fixing diesel locomotives: The clang of tools, the whir of grinders, and the smell of diesel exhaust…
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Railcar movers Railcar movers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but when it comes down to it, they…
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There is more to understanding railroad wayside signals than simply “green means go, red means stop.” To appreciate what the…
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