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Athearn Genesis HO EMD GP38-2 diesel locomotive

In his latest product review, Model Railroader Senior Editor Cody Grivno examines an Athearn Genesis HO scale EMD GP38-2 diesel locomotive! Cody explores the history of this prolific 2,000-horsepower ...
Hot Rod

How GM’s Diesel Electric Locomotives Changed the World

We all know General Motors as an automaker. However, GM also has a storied past in various other industries that many might not consider. In the 1930s, GM's Electro-Motive Division began producing ...

Pioneer British EMD locomotive back in original colors for 40th anniversary

A landmark EMD locomotive in Britain has received a striking new paint scheme based on its original livery. Class 59 diesel ...
The New York Times

Locomotive 4207, on the Rails for 60 Years and Still Hauling Commuters

New Jersey Transit relies on more than 20 old-school diesel engines, including the United States’ oldest locomotive in regular passenger service. New Jersey Transit’s GP40 diesel engines, also known ...
Railway Age

BOOK REVIEW: Diesel-Electric Locomotives – How They Work, Use Energy, and Can Become More Efficient and Environmentally Sustainable

While the documentation of diesel locomotives is extensive, Walter Simpson’s new book brings a fresh perspective to the literature. The book is an excellent primer on diesel locomotives that is ...