The Santa Fe diesel locomotive era had begun. Two-unit Santa Fe diesel locomotive No. 1, the "One-Spot Twins," sports Ripley's preferred plain wheel bearings at Dearborn Station, Chicago in 1936.

As a 2-8-4 with the four driving axles in its centre sporting connecting rods, it resembled a steam locomotive from the chassis downwards but with a very diesel-age cab and superstructure.

In Article Audio PlayerCharles G. Pitcher from Washington, Illinois, wants to know where early 21st century organizations find the expertise to re-build and operate 20th century steam and early diesel ...

This book provides a comprehensive account of what happened to the British Railways Class 14 0-6-0 diesel-hydraulic locomotives that were sold after withdrawal by British Rail for further use in ...

In Article Audio PlayerCharles G. Pitcher from Washington, Illinois, wants to know where early 21st century organizations find the expertise to re-build and operate 20th century steam and early diesel ...