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In the United States, passenger trains operated at their peak in the late 19th and early 20th century. However, with the advent of the automobile and air travel, ridership on the nation's passenger...
Railway couplings are the mechanisms that connect locomotives and rolling stock in order to form a train. These devices have evolved throughout the existence of the railway, thus, many different...
The Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) M420 is a 2,000 horsepower, four axle road switcher locomotive, purchased by Canadian National, BC Rail, and Providence & Worcester. The locomotive...
The steel industry has always been one of the backbones of the American economy. It supplied employment for millions, and allowed entire cities to flourish. However, the steel industry could not have...
Railroads have long played an imperative role in the history of the United States, as they built up towns and cities throughout the mid-west and western states. For many rural communities, the...
With the amount of railways throughout the world, both private and publicly funded, it is no surprise those who commute daily and enthusiasts alike wonder if they make a profit. Publicly and...
