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New rapid discharge technology.
We are still testing the design.
We are still testing the design.
November 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
New rapid discharge technology.
We are still testing the design.
We are still testing the design.
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The odd couple: 52 year old Amtrak 80 tonner 1100 coupled to eleven day old ACS-64 606 at Wilmington shops.
11-18-2013 (repost or recreate to make rivet counters cry!)
#trains #cool #amtrak #photography #wilmington #delaware #diesel #electric #weird
11-18-2013 (repost or recreate to make rivet counters cry!)
#trains #cool #amtrak #photography #wilmington #delaware #diesel #electric #weird
November 14, 2025 at 6:15 AM
The odd couple: 52 year old Amtrak 80 tonner 1100 coupled to eleven day old ACS-64 606 at Wilmington shops.
11-18-2013 (repost or recreate to make rivet counters cry!)
#trains #cool #amtrak #photography #wilmington #delaware #diesel #electric #weird
11-18-2013 (repost or recreate to make rivet counters cry!)
#trains #cool #amtrak #photography #wilmington #delaware #diesel #electric #weird
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this loco once gave an entire train flat wheels because its compressor was too weak, and yet it somehow pulled the entire train anyway
russian decs are freakin strong
russian decs are freakin strong
November 12, 2025 at 3:28 AM
this loco once gave an entire train flat wheels because its compressor was too weak, and yet it somehow pulled the entire train anyway
russian decs are freakin strong
russian decs are freakin strong
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another Shawmut engine, 98
this one was a pusher for some grades on the road. at the time, it was so strong that it pushed cars off the tracks, and even its own tender once
it was also Baldwin 30,000, so it may have been used in a similar way as 60,000 for a time before the PS&N got it
this one was a pusher for some grades on the road. at the time, it was so strong that it pushed cars off the tracks, and even its own tender once
it was also Baldwin 30,000, so it may have been used in a similar way as 60,000 for a time before the PS&N got it
November 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
another Shawmut engine, 98
this one was a pusher for some grades on the road. at the time, it was so strong that it pushed cars off the tracks, and even its own tender once
it was also Baldwin 30,000, so it may have been used in a similar way as 60,000 for a time before the PS&N got it
this one was a pusher for some grades on the road. at the time, it was so strong that it pushed cars off the tracks, and even its own tender once
it was also Baldwin 30,000, so it may have been used in a similar way as 60,000 for a time before the PS&N got it
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ooo one for the NoVA nerds
Washington & Old Dominion no. 52
no details
www.flickr.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
ooo one for the NoVA nerds
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To be short, they were outright failures. The induced draft fans were rapidly eroded by cinders, and their soft exhausts essentially choked out their crews with smoke. Both engines were quickly retired and replaced by more modern 0-8-0s.
November 7, 2025 at 1:59 AM
To be short, they were outright failures. The induced draft fans were rapidly eroded by cinders, and their soft exhausts essentially choked out their crews with smoke. Both engines were quickly retired and replaced by more modern 0-8-0s.
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Here is what I have dubbed "The Slugs." They were really nicknamed an "Automatic Switcher," but I feel like my nickname is apt. Anyways, what was the point of such a design? Well, in the late 40's, the N&W was having issues with smoke abatement laws, and since many of their aging Mollies had been
November 7, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Here is what I have dubbed "The Slugs." They were really nicknamed an "Automatic Switcher," but I feel like my nickname is apt. Anyways, what was the point of such a design? Well, in the late 40's, the N&W was having issues with smoke abatement laws, and since many of their aging Mollies had been
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might as well share these oddballs from the good ol' Q
November 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
might as well share these oddballs from the good ol' Q
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And here is one of 600's sisters in her NdeM guise. Note the modification to the tender, as these engines were converted to burn oil on the NdeM. They were also reclassified as the UR-1.
November 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
And here is one of 600's sisters in her NdeM guise. Note the modification to the tender, as these engines were converted to burn oil on the NdeM. They were also reclassified as the UR-1.
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Here's a rather handsome 2-8-4 of the Norfolk Southern! 600 here was one of five F-1 Berks built in 1940 for the Norfolk Southern, and proved their worth during the war. These engines were sold in 1950 for scrap, but were picked up by the NdeM before their actual scrapping years later.
November 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Here's a rather handsome 2-8-4 of the Norfolk Southern! 600 here was one of five F-1 Berks built in 1940 for the Norfolk Southern, and proved their worth during the war. These engines were sold in 1950 for scrap, but were picked up by the NdeM before their actual scrapping years later.
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i found more MKT tomfoolery
i found more MKT tomfoolery
November 5, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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i found more MKT tomfoolery
i found more MKT tomfoolery
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mckeens come in all shapes and sizes
November 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
mckeens come in all shapes and sizes
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you can put this mastodon in any style and it'll still look good
October 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
you can put this mastodon in any style and it'll still look good
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been diving into some local railroad history (and by local i mean just the entire state of Virginia) and ive found some little railroads that i really enjoy
heres a couple images from em
heres a couple images from em
October 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
been diving into some local railroad history (and by local i mean just the entire state of Virginia) and ive found some little railroads that i really enjoy
heres a couple images from em
heres a couple images from em
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"Most of his knowledge of the craft comes from magazines such as the Model Railroader and the Railroad Model Craftsman. 'A lot of people like to Youtube it, but personally I find I learn best from reading,' he said."
The kids are alright.
therealwv.com/2025/10/29/1...
The kids are alright.
therealwv.com/2025/10/29/1...
15-year-old Ralph Romanello brings the town of ‘Soapton’ to life at the Hinton Railroad Museum
By Jenny Harnish, RealWV
Ralph Romanello built the town of Soapton with tweezers and an X-Acto knife.
It took him about a year. He laid the train tracks
therealwv.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"Most of his knowledge of the craft comes from magazines such as the Model Railroader and the Railroad Model Craftsman. 'A lot of people like to Youtube it, but personally I find I learn best from reading,' he said."
The kids are alright.
therealwv.com/2025/10/29/1...
The kids are alright.
therealwv.com/2025/10/29/1...
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peak fall excursion
October 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
peak fall excursion
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I think it’s mad y’all
October 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I think it’s mad y’all
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Memories of the Skaneateles
October 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Memories of the Skaneateles
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What I really like about the Reading & Northern RR is they run their excursion trains (both steam & diesel) like they've got somewhere to be, not a gentle stroll in the woods for that good olde tyme railroading. OFC, having a sizable network with for-profit freight helps.
youtu.be/K1WmUToOOSs?...
youtu.be/K1WmUToOOSs?...
Chasing Reading & Northern 2102 on the Iron Horse Ramble from Pittston to Nesquehoning PA 8-23-25
YouTube video by Trackside Trainfan
youtu.be
September 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
What I really like about the Reading & Northern RR is they run their excursion trains (both steam & diesel) like they've got somewhere to be, not a gentle stroll in the woods for that good olde tyme railroading. OFC, having a sizable network with for-profit freight helps.
youtu.be/K1WmUToOOSs?...
youtu.be/K1WmUToOOSs?...
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And if railroads refuse to accommodate passenger operations, then they can provide it themselves.
September 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
And if railroads refuse to accommodate passenger operations, then they can provide it themselves.