In the mid-1800s, the Pennsylvania Railroad's primary focus was on expansion westward. At this time, the railroad tackled the steep Allegheny Mountains via the Allegheny Portage Railroad, and was in...
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Background Introduced in 2014, the Siemens ACS-64 is the mainstay of Amtrak's high speed electric locomotive fleet on the Northeast Corridor. These locomotives replaced Amtrak's aging AEM-7...
Nestled deep in the Pennsylvania Dutch country lies a mecca for train enthusiasts, The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. The museum is home to hundreds of railroad artifacts from the golden age of...
Any train enthusiast loves model railroads. They provide a great atmosphere to meet like-minded individuals, and share a common passion for railroads. Below, I have compiled some of the best model...
When choosing a train set for your toddler, there are many to choose from and it can be extremely overwhelming to pick the right one. Many toddlers enjoy wooden train sets, and parents can have...
The iconic steam locomotive has been around for well over a century, and has given the world many technological advances that continue to benefit us today. So, how did the steam locomotive change...