Railroads in the United States have a rich lineage, dating back to the early 19th century. These humble beginnings sparked the American industrial revolution, which propelled the country into a...
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Introduced in the mid-1990s, the GE Dash 9 Series remains one of the most popular locomotives on the rails. This 4,400 horsepower, direct current (DC) traction locomotive continues to command the...
With the venerable Genesis units well over twenty years of age, Amtrak began researching a viable replacement for the fleet of two-hundred strong units. With the success and reliability of their...
Trains have been around since the beginning of the 19th century, and are responsible for most of the economic growth in countries throughout the world. Since their beginning, technology has evolved...
When a train rolls through a grade crossing, you may recognize the various horn blasts as it makes its presence known. Many may wonder why trains blow their horn in the same sequence when they are...
Oftentimes, trains can stretch for miles and haul well over one-hundred cars. Many might wonder if every car on the train has brakes, and how something that heavy can come to a stop. So, do train...
