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How Loud is a Locomotive Horn?

If you live near train tracks, then the sound of a locomotive horn is fairly commonplace. It fades into the background like wind or cars driving down the road. However, as all drivers know if you are...

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Which Model Train Track is Best?

There are many types of train tracks you can choose from, but you need to be prepared to do the work. There are five major types of model train tracks. These include the following: Track codes ...

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How Much Does A Locomotive Engineer Make?

Locomotive Engineers are one the most needed jobs, even with the ability to move product by truck and plane. While your average transportation works in most places, long trips, rough weather...

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How Long Does It Take To Become A Train Engineer?

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?

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...

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Can You Still Ride The Transcontinental Railroad?

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...

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