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 ...
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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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China’s first hydrogen-powered locomotive converted from an internal combustion engine rolled off the production line in Datong City, Shanxi Province. China Railway Rolling Stock Corp. (CRRC), the ...
Discover the latest freight tests of the UK Class 99 Locomotive, highlighting performance and efficiency in modern rail transport. Read more now.
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 ...
The A10 locomotives are a competitive and flexible alternative to previous locomotive types. Credit: Siemens. Locomotive leasing company Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE) has ordered 14 Vectron A10 ...