In the 1940s and 1950s, American railroads made the historic transition from steam to diesel-electric power. At a time when railroads still relied on steam powe

Diesel, the most significant development in railway technology during the 20th century, was refined and perfected resulting in locomotives that were more powerf

Understanding the dynamics of railway vehicles, and indeed of the entire vehicle-track system, is critical to ensuring safe and economical operation of modern r