Pennsylvania Railroad T1 technology. A slippery story of poppet valves, streamlining, and a possible world speed record.

The reverse was also true. Early diesel-electric locomotive engineers had to move a transition lever to actuate "backward" transition when slowing down - like downshifting in a manual-transmission ...

Use ZE an Incomplete Picture,” by Nicholas Little, Railway Age, Nov. 20, 2024, which was in response to my Jan. 3, 2024 ...

Once the pride of Indian Railways, the Rajdhani Express hasn't lived up to its speed promises decades later. The train seems ...

A drive along The Old Ghan railway line reveals many remnants from the past that stand testament to the effort involved in ...

As we begin a new year, Eric White, Cody Grivno, Mitch Horner, and I take a look back at some Model Railroader’s favorite ...

David H. Hamley, a professional engineer and Trains magazine author with a talent for writing about diesel locomotives, died Dec. 18 at a hospital near his home south of Pittsburgh. He was 84. Born in ...

DEATH ON THE HIGHWAYS: This may prove to be the deadliest year ever on Connecticut highways. Excessive speeding and, until ...

Indian Railways implements Kavach system to enhance safety, reduce accidents, and improve operational efficiency by 2030.

California officials have been calling for Biden’s EPA to grant waivers for eight of its rules for over a year. Friday’s ...

The air-conditioned and sound proofing of the 80 Class square ended diesel cabin ... The GM locomotives had a higher pitch sound to them and their idle speed was higher and one always had the feeling ...