Locomotive model designations explained
Locomotive builders use model designations to differentiate between products, describing major features found on them. Often, these model designations will…
Read moreLocomotive builders use model designations to differentiate between products, describing major features found on them. Often, these model designations will…
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MINNEAPOLIS — The Friends of the 261 has unveiled a new “retro” paint scheme for Milwaukee Road E9A 32A. The…
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The Amtrak passengers who come and go from train No. 7 at Havre, Mont., are likely on their way out…
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SCRANTON, Pa. – Following a nearly two-year renovation, Union Pacific Big Boy 4-8-8-4 locomotive No. 4012 has been returned to…
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While the Russians were staging their annual parade in Moscow’s Red Square on May Day 50 years ago, Amtrak was…
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ST. JACOBS, Ontario — Canadian National has retired its final two GMD1 locomotives as of April 28, but at least…
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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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Non-powered slugs help diesel locomotives move trains at lower speeds. Trains move at various speeds for different reasons. Moving trains…
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KANSAS CITY — With the recent announcement that Canadian Pacific is acquiring Kansas City Southern, railfans will no doubt be…
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LOCATION: Alexandria, Va.’s Union Station is located on King Street, and is about 8 miles south of Washington, D.C., on…
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The motive power fleet of BNSF Railway, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020, has come a long way since…
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