The introduction of several advanced, efficient, and more robust power options over the years has largely overshadowed steam engine technology. However, it was a revolutionary technology that, upon ...

Trains are capable of immense power, with modern locomotives delivering over 50 tons of tractive effort. But how do they do this without tires? In this video, we explore the unique design of steel ...

RAILWAY AGE, NOVEMBER 2022 ISSUE: Traction Motor (TM) lockup in a locomotive can be disruptive to a railway’s operations. While modern locomotives are equipped with many onboard diagnostic sensors to ...

THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE ENERGY STORY: How These Locomotives Used Energy and What Was Done to Make Them More Efficient. By Walter Simpson. The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society, Inc. Hardcover, 144 ...

The first hydrogen locomotive prototype is expected to be completed by the end of next year. Credit: AS Operail. Hydrogen solutions firm OÜ Stargate Rail has signed a letter of intent with ...

Much to delight of railway enthusiasts, diesel engines clag and snarl and belch out fumes, much to the consternation of just wanted to get to work on time. While the majority of high-speed railway ...

Railpool intend to use these locomotives in Norway, Sweden, and Italy. Credit: © Alstom. European rail vehicle leasing company Railpool has placed an order to ...