Locomotives

Locomotives pull (and sometimes push!) trains, providing the critical horsepower that moves people and tonnage. This section covers the past, present, and future of railroad locomotion.

Israeli Start-Up Seeks to ‘Decarbonize’ US Rail Industry

By: allthingstrains

In: Class I Railroads, Locomotives, Train Tech

Voltify, with offices in Israel, Florida, and Los Angeles, raised $30 million in venture capital to develop battery technology to replace diesel engines in U.S. rail services. Learn more about the potential “Tesla of Rail” through this piece by CTECH.Link: Voltify raises $30 million Seed round to build ‘Tesla ofRead More →

A Pennsy E8 Out On The Town

By: allthingstrains

In: Class I Railroads, Fallen Flags, Locomotives, Railroad News & Insights, The Railroaders, Train Podcasts & Videos

The Juniata Terminal E8s hadn’t been on the road in years, but December of 2023 saw that change. Read More →

A “Special” CSX Heritage Unit!

By: allthingstrains

In: Class I Railroads, Fallen Flags, Locomotives

RF&P’ing the CSX!Read More →

An E-Unit Finds a Forever Home

By: allthingstrains

In: Class I Railroads, Intercity Passenger Rail, Locomotives, Train Museums & Preservation

CN E9 #102 to the Monticello Railway MuseumRead More →