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The Elevator

OCHS News: For Students, By Students

The Elevator

While I couldn’t find images of the kind of engine the Willamette Valley Southern used to move freight, many other local electric railroads such as the Oregon Electric Railroad used engines termed “steeplecabs”. They have a striking appearance, and don’t resemble the steam locomotives that were produced at the same time.

Stuck in the Siding: The History Below Our Feet

Brennan Duman, Technical Editor April 30, 2024
Even within the age of the automobile, the landscape still holds remnants of the age of rails.
The Siemens Charger is the newest addition to Amtrak's locomotive roster. It's an excellent example of the new "Pepsi" livery (as it's referred to by railfans) and Amtrak's newest branding as they enter the 2020s.

Stuck in the Siding: Because Railroads Break the Law

Brennan Duman, Technical Editor April 4, 2024
Why Amtrak's service is worse than the international passenger rail standard.
The Union Pacific Big Boy is one of the largest steam locomotives in North America. Built in the 1940's to help with wartime pressure on the nation's railways, one member of this majestic class still travels today: Union Pacific #4014

Stuck in the Siding: Big Boy #4014

Brennan Duman, Technical Editor February 27, 2024
The largest locomotive in North America
The blue covers of both the book and movie for the Polar Express give me a great sense of nostalgia, and they helped inform the creation of the Stuck in the Siding title graphic. Published/released in 1985 and 2004 respectively, both covers portray a Berkshire as the locomotive pulling the Express.

Stuck in the Siding: The Polar Express

Brennan Duman, Technical Editor February 5, 2024
You can't talk about trains in winter and not mention the Polar Express.
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