Submitted by Mahihkan on Sun, 03/24/2013 - 07:32
In the early days of Steam, and even in the first 30 years of Diesel-Electric locomotives, the challenge for any manufacture of locomotives was to get as much horsepower out of a single unit as possible. The Horsepower Race for Steam Locomotives fizzled out when Diesel-Electrics started proving their worth during World War II.
Submitted by Mahihkan on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 08:11
Rail yards are often the hubs of rail activity. But what is their function? This article will explore the various types of yards, and their functions.
Submitted by Mahihkan on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 08:13
I am starting a new category on the blog which will be aimed towards model railroaders. In this category I will examine prototypical railroading practices and discuss how they can apply to model railroaders. I will be examining industries, signal systems, timetables, rules, rolling stock and locomotive rosters.
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