Rare diesel locomotives still in regular service

Rare diesel locomotives still in regular service

By | July 11, 2025

A look at a dwindling fleet of unique and historic workhorses on the rails

A pair of blue locomotives rest in a freight yard under a sunny sky. The locomotive have white roofs and white road numbers.

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