3 days ago · The two locomotives currently contain 1959 Alco FPA4 diesel engines and operate as primary power for CVSR's scenic excursion trains. Both units are in daily seasonal service, …

2 days ago · PENINSULA, Ohio — Two historic Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad locomotives are being transformed to become friendlier for the environment. The Ohio Environmental …

These locomotives operated by Pacific National in Australia show three styles of diesel locomotive body: cab unit (front), hood unit, and flat-nose (rear). A diesel locomotive is a type of railway …

2 days ago · The locomotives currently operate with 1959 Alco FPA4 diesel engines and serve as primary power for the railroad’s scenic excursion trains. They are used in daily seasonal …

Feb 21, 2025 · Read about the history of diesel locomotives, how they function and operate, and the dozens of different models built by the five major manufacturers.

Nov 5, 2025 · The advancement of the diesel-electric power platform over the last century is staggering. Set aside what computer enhancements mean to modern locomotives and look …

The diesel-electric locomotive is, essentially, an electric locomotive that carries its own power plant. Its use, therefore, brings to a railroad some of the advantages of electrification, but …

This combination of diesel engine and electric generators and motors makes the locomotive a hybrid vehicle. In this article, we'll start by learning why locomotives are built this way and why …

Dynamo Productions explores a wide variety of railroads through our Youtube videos and DVD’s. Our footage is shot in stunning high definition with spectacular surround sound and stellar …

Jul 1, 2024 · Diesel locomotive engines operate on compression ignition. You’ll find they inject fuel into a high-pressure, high-temperature environment where compressed air’s heat ignites it. …