Locomotives

The part of the train with an engine in it!

Why the EMD SD-40 Lives On and On!

The SD40 is a diesel-electric locomotive model that was manufactured by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division (EMD) from 1966 to 1972. The locomotive was designed for use in heavy-duty freight service and became one of the most popular locomotives of the 1960s and 1970s. The SD40 …

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The GE Evolution Series (GEVO Locomotives)

The GE Evolution Series is a line of diesel-electric locomotives built by GE Transportation, a division of General Electric. These locomotives are among the most advanced and powerful on the market, and they have been designed to meet the demands of modern freight railroads. Here …

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The Powerful HHP-8 Locomotive (and how to spot one)

The HHP-8 (High Horsepower 8000) is an electric locomotive designed and manufactured by Siemens Mobility. It was introduced in 1999 and is primarily used for passenger services on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between Washington, D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts. Replacement for the AEM-7 The HHP-8 (High …

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The Legendary ALP-46 Loco (How to spot one)

You might be interested in the ALP46 locomotive for several reasons. Powerful Locomotive Firstly, it is a powerful electric locomotive used for passenger trains in the north-eastern United States. This makes it an important part of the region’s rail history and a popular subject for …

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