Has the railroad industry considered adding solar panels to diesel locomotives?

Ask Trains.com: Has the railroad industry thought about putting solar panels on the diesel locomotives yet? I believe that would save money in the long run. Save on fuel costs too.

Cody discusses the application of solar power in the rail industry. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com for magazine subscribers and Trains.com members, where editors answer the questions […]

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Has the railroad industry considered adding solar panels to diesel locomotives?

Ask Trains.com: Has the railroad industry thought about putting solar panels on the diesel locomotives yet? I believe that would save money in the long run. Save on fuel costs too.

Cody discusses the application of solar power in the rail industry. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com for magazine subscribers and Trains.com members, where editors answer the questions […]

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What is the difference between a coach and a chair car?

Ask Trains.com: What is the difference between a coach and a chair car?

Cody addresses the differences between a coach and a chair car in this installment of Ask Trains. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com for magazine subscribers and Trains.com […]

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Climax Class A logging locomotive in action

Old time steam locomotive operating in a forest.

As most fans of steam locomotives will tell you, logging locomotives are….well, strange. Built to run in the woods over temporary track, steep grades and sharp curves, aesthetics didn’t factor in too much during the design process. Odd, yet lovable, these logging locomotives operate across the United States in tourist service. But then, there are […]

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Big Boy switch engine in Cheyenne

Giant steam locomotive pushing another one in a rail yard.

Big Boy switch engine: In 2022, the Union Pacific decided to slim down its heritage program by donating several pieces of surplus equipment to a new startup collection—the Railroading Heritage of Midwest America in Silvis, Illinois. Among the pieces to be donated was Union Pacific 2-10-2 No. 5511, used during the filming of Last of […]

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Steam locomotive anniversary excursions in Ohio and Michigan

Bright headlight steam locomotive plowing through greenery.

Steam locomotive anniversary excursions: To celebrate joint anniversaries, the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society and the Indiana Northeastern Railroad have combined forces to create the Indiana Rail Experience. Well-travelled Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 Berkshire-type steam locomotive No. 765 now has a place to run near the FWRHS shop in northern Indiana. In August, we travelled […]

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