Third rail

High quality photograph of Amtrak Budd Power Car # Amtrak 27 at New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

Over the past few years this site has significantly delved into the history of Grand Central Terminal and how it came to be. We've talked about the Park Avenue Tunnel wreck that led to the banning of steam locomotives in Manhattan - considered one of the catalysts for building the new all-electric T

After enjoying Andy’s thread so much I thought I would try a thread on the 5 best looking or favorite electric locomotives. My 5 picks are as follows: 1. GG1 in Brunswick green and with 5 stripes is the best looking for all-time 2. P5a has similar character of a GG1 3. EP-5 Jet in the McGinnis paint scheme 4. E-44 always amazes me how nice a box can look 5. EP-4 very elegant So what are your top 5 electrics and why?

An elusive part of the tube map.

Eurostar's Final Third Rail Weeks

Corona Yard, Saturday October 31 in service for World Series Game 4.

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In 1953, a runaway train smashed through the concourse of Union Station. Some 60 years later, it sits on a stretch of track in Baltimore. Here's the story of Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 #4876.

PRR Heavyweight MP38 third-rail car