Trains are fascinating and remain the easiest and cheapest mode of transport in the US. A train engineer is someone in charge of keeping the train's mechanicals in check. They're responsible for...
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Can You Shower on Amtrak? We all want to be clean and fresh. Many people do not realize that you must pay extra when riding Amtrak if you wish to have that privilege. You can shower on Amtrak...
Can You Still Ride The Transcontinental Railroad? In 1869, the Golden spike occurred, there was the need for better transportation across the United States. Thus the Transcontinental Railroad was...
How Much Does a Locomotive Weigh? A locomotive is a railroad vehicle that gives the train its remarkable power. Its primary purpose is to move the train along on its tracks. So, how much does a...
The Southern Pacific 4449 (SP 4449, X4449 or "The Daylight") is the last currently active "Northern" 4-8-4, GS-4 class, fuel-oil, steam locomotive. Its iconic black, orange and red paint scheme that...
Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 In 1862, the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) was formed at the dawn of a technological leap. The railroad is famous for the 1869 First Transcontinental Railroad that first...