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Athearn Genesis HO GE Dash 9-44CW diesel locomotive

In this product review video, Model Railroader Senior Editor Cody Grivno examines the Athearn Genesis HO scale GE Dash 9-44CW ...
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Western Railway Museum to restore Kennecott electric locomotive

SUISUN CITY, Calif. — The Western Railway Museum is currently evaluating Kennecott Copper No. 407, a rare GE 125-ton center ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Norfolk Southern to test hybrid electric locomotives

When it comes to improving efficiency and reducing emissions in transportation, often the answer is to take what’s old and replace it with something entirely new, such as buying an electric vehicle.
Reuters

GE lands order for 43 locomotives from Transnet

BOSTON, Jan 10 (Reuters) - General Electric Co said it booked an order for 43 railroad locomotives from South African government-owned Transnet [TRAN.UL], continuing its trend of strong demand from ...
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Rails check: Hybrid electric locomotives are becoming closer to being a reality

Canadian National Railway Company (NYSE:CNI) announced on Thursday the launch of its new medium horsepower hybrid electric locomotive developed in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works. The ...
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Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to repower diesel locomotives with electric engines to reduce emissions in national park

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partnering with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to convert two historic diesel locomotives to electric power, a move aimed at ...