Isolating locomotives
Q What does it mean when diesel locomotives are “isolated?”— Ray Russell, Naples, Fla. A “Isolating” a particular locomotive in…
Read moreQ What does it mean when diesel locomotives are “isolated?”— Ray Russell, Naples, Fla. A “Isolating” a particular locomotive in…
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Chesapeake & Ohio 2-8-4 No. 2707 is moved to Brookside Park in Cleveland in the mid-1950s. C&O Q In the…
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The Pennsylvania Railroad’s Keystone Tubular Train, built by The Budd Co. in 1956, was designed to hug the rails tighter…
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The tonnage profile for this Canadian National intermodal train gives overview and detailed information. Ray Weart collection Q When someone…
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Norfolk Southern and some other railroads use cabooses or riding platforms to protect shove moves. NS Q I know Class…
Read moreQ What does the term “manifest” mean in relation to railroading? Where and when did it originate?— Wesley Greer, Castle…
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Talgo’s pendular suspension lowers the carbody’s center of gravity and relocates its center of rotation, all enabling Talgo cars to…
Read moreQ I saw an ad for Chinese steam locomotives by Multipower International Inc., in Towaco, N.J. The company offers used…
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The hood on this Norfolk Southern signal better directs the light’s beam. Doug Koontz Q CSX lineside signals all have…
Read moreQ Does anyone know the origin of the term “shoo-fly track?”— Gordon Osmundson, Oakland, Calif. A According to the Historical…
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These two cars at Steamtown National Historical Site look similar but had different uses. Hank Ickes Q In the yard…
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Rear-end locomotives on distributed power trains may run with or without flashing rear end devices. Steve Schmollinger Q I see…
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