The electric locomotive here called "V8", is a very similar version of the American GE EP-4. Used in passenger and cargo train services since the 1940s, they were "retired" in ... (more)

Maintenance team, preparing the old GE 2-C + C-2, A.K.A. V8, to a long trip between Luz Yard where it were parked for more than 20 years, and Cruzeiro São Paulo, where it will receive a cosmetic ... (more)

Serenade in blue: The distant roar of power steadily becomes louder as a heavy westbound manifest works up the grade. Coming out of Scotch Run curve and passing MP 241 the sound is overwhelming an... (more)

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ATSF B23-7 6381 and a GP35 help push an eastbound up the 2.2% grade on the north track at Cajon.