West met East here Thursday morning (Feb. 13, 2025) as the East Broad Top Railroad took ownership of former Durango & ...

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Further enhancements to the design beyond yard duties culminated in Baldwin Locomotive Works' compounding system, using generated steam twice for more power, while consuming less fuel and water.

There are steam locomotives, and then there’s “Big Boy.” At 604 tons and 132 feet long and with a 4-8-8-4-wheel arrangement, it is the largest, most powerful steam locomotive in the world.

In 1948, Baldwin Locomotive Works began to apply a new 'Sharknose' body style to its cab unit diesel locomotives, partly to differentiate Baldwin locomotives from its competitors. Advertisement ...

PRR Baldwin Centipede Loco The Baldwin Centipede was one of the more unusual and heavy diesel locomotives in US railroading history. Advertisement ...