Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Amtrak has a new locomotive that will be the face of the rail corporation. The ALC-42 Siemens Chargers can reach a top speed of ...
In the January 1949 issue, Popular Mechanics witnessed the end of the steam locomotive era as the American Locomotive Company, in its 100th year of operation (when combined with the history of its pre ...
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Making sense of steam

More than most machines, a steam locomotive's design reflects its intended use. There are reasons why high-speed passenger locomotives have tall driving wheels and two-axle leading trucks while ...
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For decades, Americans all over the country have taken rides in trains pulled by a legend and perhaps didn’t even know it. The Electro-Motive Division F40PH series has served as the backbone of ...
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