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Five mind-blowing facts — Cabooses

The caboose was not just the last car on the train. This railroad icon played many roles including passenger car, auto carrier, office, and even economic hedge against the Great Depression. Article by Bob Lettenberger.

Nickel Plate Railroad caboose at rear of freight train. Five-mind blowing facts — cabooses.
An icon of American Railroading. Al Kalmbach

A pair of little-known diesel locomotives

A pair of little-known Geep diesel locomotives, the GP15D and GP20D, looked like sure winners, but they sank with hardly a ripple when they hit the market in the early 2000s. Article by David Lustig.

A pair of blue locomotives rest in a freight yard under a sunny sky. The locomotive have white roofs and white road numbers.
Two obscure Geeps, an EMD GP15D at left and a GP20D at right, rest between assignments in the Pacific Harbor Line terminal in Los Angeles on Jan. 30, 2012. David Lustig

From the Cab: If you run it they will ride

Not all of Amtrak’s plans have succeeded as envisioned, unfortunately. One, in particular, comes to mind. Check out Doug Riddell’s new column.

A large, square white tent shades simple wooden benches. Signs in the foreground read 'Lightfoot Station' and 'Amtrak boarding area'
No one will ever mistake the Amtrak Williamsburg Pottery Factory flag stop for Washington Union Station. It was hoped that the “shopper’s express” would tap into the huge tourist trade visiting the nearby Colonial Capitol of Virginia. Dave Johnson

Icy Hot: How to keep your diesel cool

Cooling has always been one of the most important aspects of a locomotive. Simply put, the higher the horsepower, the more cooling a locomotive needs. With the implementation of emission regulations over the last several decades, the amount of cooling has increased to meet requirements at each of the four levels of new-locomotives standards. Article by Chris Guss.

closeup of train radiators
Compare the enlarged radiator section and additional openings on the top and sides of this BNSF Tier 4 locomotive in the foreground against a Tier 3 radiator section on BNSF No. 6826 in the background. Chris Guss

Coming in October…

Amtrak’s Dash 8-32BWH

In the early 1990s, as the bulk of Amtrak’s EMD F40PH diesel fleet began nearing potential retirement age, the passenger carrier quietly began nosing around for potential replacements. After testing Electro Motive’s F69 AC traction prototypes, the company opted to explore a less-expensive option. Article by David Lustig.

A gray locomotive with wide red, white, and blue stripes sits in a large and brightly lit factory building. A similar engine is in the background.
An Amtrak Dash 8-32BWH nears completion at General Electric’s plant in Erie, Pa., on Nov. 9, 1991. Thanks to their distinctive paint scheme, the units were quickly nicknamed “Pepsi Cans.” Bob Johnston

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s world class interpretation of railroading offers one of the most significant and cohesive collections, with superb restoration, and exemplary presentation for public enjoyment and education. Travel column by Brian Solomon

view of train in museum
Pay a visit to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and you may see more than just a collection of restored locomotives and rolling stock. Brian Solomon

LA’s Taylor Yard: Always something different

A wise man once said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” It’s a nice thought. But he never met a train fan. For decades, whenever I had a few free minutes, I’d drive down to Southern Pacific’s sprawling Taylor Yard complex in Los Angeles to see what was in town. Most of the time it was just regular power, and cookie-cutter freight cars… Article by David Lustig.

Steam engine next to SW1500 switcher
Southern Pacific 4-10-2 No. 5021 put in a brief appearance at LA’s Taylor Yard on Dec. 21, 1975, on its way back to owner RailGiants Train Museum. The steam engine can be found there today at the Fairplex railway exhibit in Pomona, Calif. David Lustig

 

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