The GE B40-8 is a 4-axle road switcher, produced in the late eighties and early nineties. During this time, railroads were turning towards six axle locomotives for increased tractive effort. This was...
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The EMD SD70 series of locomotives began production in 1992, and is a six axle road switcher. Many variants of the locomotive were produced,and proved to be a reliable and safe design. The SD70...
The EMD GP7 locomotive is a versatile 4-axle road switcher, capable of both freight and passenger service. Introduced in 1949, this locomotive was the first road locomotive that EMD produced that...
Background Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt, was one of the most prominent figures of the 19th century. His life began as humble, born into a Dutch family of farmers, Vanderbilt started working at...
Background Nestled deep in the Alleghenies lies an engineering marvel, the Horseshoe Curve. Completed by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1854, it successfully created a rail passage through the rugged...
The Definitive Guide to Model Railroad Scales-What you Need to Know
When beginning a model railroad, the first thing new modelers look at is the size of the trains that they want to model. This can be overwhelming as there are many scales to choose from. When...