What’s in that gondola?
John Martin has seen gondolas with Fiberglas hoods, and he wants to know what they’re transporting. Those cars also roll…
Read moreJohn Martin has seen gondolas with Fiberglas hoods, and he wants to know what they’re transporting. Those cars also roll…
Read moreJames Dudzik is looking for the name of the green used on locomotive cab and caboose interiors. Well, it actually…
Read moreEric Schrowang wants to know where locomotive crews go to the bathroom. Cody Grivno shows where chemical retention toilets are…
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Rick Bowers wants to know the advantages and disadvantages of Belpair fireboxes. Steve Sweeney uses magazine articles and prototype photos…
Read moreRalph Watkins would like to know if train wheels and axles are cast as a unit or separate. Steve Sweeney…
Read moreAnthony Rebaldo would like to know where he can find information on Casey Jones, a historical railroad engineer who died…
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Introduction to Clearing Yard in Chicago Clearing Yard in Chicago often operates at 1.8 mph, slower than the speed at…
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In the not-too-distant past, Amtrak provided route guides and timetables with a wealth of information about not only sights and…
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High Speed Rail history The modern concept of high speed rail began in 1964, when the Japanese National Railways launched…
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Amtrak passenger trains you can ride Amtrak offers 14 passenger trains in each direction serving end points that allow for…
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Locomotive flue sheets are an important component in a steam locomotive’s design. The steam-generating part of every conventional steam locomotive…
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Locomotive horn introduction Locomotive horns are safety appliances installed on locomotives and used to warn both the public and railroad…
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