One of three Alco C855 built for the UP, two A's and one B. Here is one of them handling a train through Nebraska. These units put out 5500 hp versus EMD's and GE's offering of 5000 at the time. T... (more)
A train with U50 51 and three SD24B's are leaving North Platte's departure yard under stormy skies. On one of the adjacent tracks, a train is headed by what appears to be a U50C.
SP’s German K-M hydraulic 9002 basks in the sun at Sacramento, Calif. but don’t be deceived in thinking the K-M’s had 4-wheel trucks. A low tie-rod or truck component creates a shadow that ... (more)