SUPERTRAIN returns!
Supertrain premiered on February 7, 1979, at 8 PM, but quickly struggled, limping along for a few weeks before it was “retooled” and moved to a more “adult” 10 PM Saturday time slot
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Streamlined Steam
Out of the approximately 120,000 steam locomotives built and used in the United States, only about 220 were streamlined—referred to as steamlined by
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The most stunning streamlined locomotive designs
Streamlining the old steam locomotives served several purposes. It was seen as a backup strategy for the diesel engines, which were initially met with skepticism compared to the trusted steam engines. It was also a more cost-effective solution than
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Though these Albany rail cars may appear worn-out, they have a rich history
Historic rail cars that have to be moved for the Port of Albany’s wind project on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Glenmont, N.Y.Lori Van Buren/Times Union ALBANY — Nestled in …
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About 19 1001 (Ek-Verlag GmbH)
The reason this locomotive is said to be epoch-making is because of the way it drives the wheels. A normal steam locomotive converts the reciprocating motion of the steam piston into the rotational motion of the wheels using a main rod and a connecting rod
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The BNSF SD60M
The BNSF SD60M is one of the most notable locomotives in modern freight railroading, a key part of the BNSF Railway’s fleet that showcases both power and versatility. Built by …
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