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How Much Does a Locomotive Weigh?

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...

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Southern Pacific 4449

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...

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Union Pacific Big Boy 4014

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...

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PRR K4 4-6-2 Pacific Locomotive 1361

K4 Locomotive 1361: The Path to Power The Pennsylvania Railroad K4 Pacific locomotive 1361 has a storied history. It was built in 1918 and served the Pennsylvania Railroad for decades before being...

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What Is The Most Powerful Locomotive?

Locomotives are rail transport vehicles that power trains. Trains usually have locomotives at the front, rear, or even at each end, and they are the vehicles that give a train its fantastic speed and...

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Who Makes the Best HO Scale Locomotives?

Who Makes the Best HO Scale Locomotives? For model railway enthusiasts, collecting HO-scale engines and building a railroad takes time, effort, and money. The search for the best HO scale locomotive...

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