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It's no surprise that many wonder how locomotives are able to haul such heavy loads, especially up steep gradients. Locomotives are engineering marvels, and many instances must be present in order...
Since the beginning of rail transportation in the early 19th century, trains have utilized various types of fuel. Initially, both coal and wood were utilized to power locomotives, however, electric...
The original RTG Amtrak Turboliners were purchased from French company ANF in an effort to modernize their fleet, and increase ridership in the service area....
First delivered to Amtrak in 1993, the GE Genesis Series Locomotives have formed the backbone of the carrier's diesel fleet for decades. These locomotives replaced the venerable EMD...
The Bombardier LRC train sets consisted of a locomotive, powered by an ALCO prime mover, and a series of tilting passenger cars, utilized for navigating sharp turns on the Quebec-Windsor...
The British Rail Advanced Passenger Trains were two experimental train sets that utilized tilting technology, allowing the trains to navigate tight turns at high speeds. Four sets were built,...
