ALCO C636 demonstrators scrapped NEWSWIRE

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A photo of a former Alco C636 demonstrator in the process of being scrapped on Jan. 10, 2015.  Bernie Gumosky COHOCTON, N.Y. – Two former Alco C636 demonstrators are in the process of being scrapped in Cohocton. The units were former Alco demonstrators C636-2 and C636-3. After they finished their time as demonstrators, they were […]

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Trains’ Top 10 railroad stories of 2014 NEWSWIRE

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Once known for mainline steam excursions, the NRHS has struggled to find relevance in the Internet age. David Honan 10. The once-mighty National Railway Historical Society appears to be running out of steam. A hotly contested election and a failed reorganization plan brought attention to the venerable organization, but in the end the status quo […]

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In Minnesota, F units scrapped, saved NEWSWIRE

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A surviving Erie Mining F9 oversees the scrapping operation of the B units in early December. Doug Buell Pieces of former Erie Mining F9s litter the ground in early December. Doug Buell HOYT LAKES, Minn. – In Minnesota this month, followers of Electro-Motive F units can rejoice that two of the classic cab units will […]

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Locomotive startup Tractive Power Corp. manufactures three-axle industrial switcher NEWSWIRE

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Tractive Power Corp.’s new TP56 three-axle switcher. Tractive Power Corp. VANOUVER, British Columbia – Tractive Power Corp. of North Vancouver has developed and begun manufacturing its TP56 industrial switching locomotive. The unit is designed for moving freight cars within industrial facilities – relieving the industry of having to rely on outside sources for switching. The […]

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