Burlington ‘Zephyr’ record
The Burlington ‘Zephyr’ as seen in Aurora, Ill., on May 26, 1934. Its nonstop run may have included slow spots.…
Read moreThe Burlington ‘Zephyr’ as seen in Aurora, Ill., on May 26, 1934. Its nonstop run may have included slow spots.…
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Extra tall fences (seen on the overpass in the background) often protect electrified lines from road debris. Michael S. Murray…
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This coal hopper, seen in Butler, Wis., has a main body built from aluminum and a center sill made of…
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Santa Fe management ordered 23 GP60B units in 1991 for road service. Today, these four-axle veterans still ply BNSF Railway…
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Electric and diesel locomotives’ top speeds are governed by gear ratios and safe operations, like this Union Pacific westbound near…
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Amtrak’s ‘Empire Builder’s consist will vary, but the number of trainsets for a route depends on schedules. Here it is…
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Herzog freight cars are often seen in track maintenance and repair projects, such as this ballast train. Mike Yuhas Q…
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From the beginning of U.S. railroading, each railroad chose its own whistles that varied from high to low in pitch.…
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Two blue end caps for bearings made by Amsted Rail’s Brenco Inc. appear on a freight car truck at the…
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A less common crossing signal warned motorists of oncoming trains by blinking “stop.” Kevin King Q As a child in…
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On West Virginia’s Cass Scenic Railroad, engine crews with three Shay locomotives signal each other with whistles for moves and…
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A dining car crew sets up for breakfast on the ‘Auto Train’ in 2012. Al DiCenso Q Having been a…
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