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Athearn Genesis HO GP40-2L

The Athearn Genesis HO GP40-2L diesel locomotive, based on a prototype built by General Motors Diesel Division, recently arrived at our offices. Join Model Railroader Senior Editor Cody Grivno as he ...
The New York Times

Locomotive 4207, on the Rails for 60 Years and Still Hauling Commuters

New Jersey Transit relies on more than 20 old-school diesel engines, including the United States’ oldest locomotive in regular passenger service. New Jersey Transit’s GP40 diesel engines, also known ...
Railway Age

A Three-Tiered Approach to Emissions Reductions—Starting from the Bottom

Five years after World War II ended, it became apparent to the railroads that steam locomotives were not the motive power of the choice. While a half dozen locomotive builders were assembling ...