The Mississippi, Working both sides of the Civil War
The first half of the 19th century saw the foundations…
Public Display
Texas & Pacific #400, Hired to Swim!
The rapid move to dieselize the railroads ended the careers…
Texas & Pacific #610, Big Steam in the Lone Star State
There is an old saying that ‘Everything is bigger in…
Baldwin #60000, A Milestone Locomotive
As a leading locomotive manufacturer during the steam era, Baldwin…
SP #5021, The Last Southern Pacific Type
As steam train technology developed during the early 20th century,…
UP #833, Star of the Utah State Railroad Museum
Union Pacific (UP) has consistently been one of the largest…
US Army #610, Stationed at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
The United States Army recognized the importance of rail for…
Canadian National #47
While many American made locomotives were were exported to other…
SP #4294, The Last Cab Forward
While the Southern Pacific Railroad (SP) added the term ‘Cab…
D&NM #14, “Iron Will” at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum
When the Duluth & Northern Minnesota (D&NM) Railroad shut down…