What is Camelback locomotive?

A locomotive or engine change is a location where a locomotive is exchanged for another locomotive.

A number of different numbering and classification schemes were used for locomotives and multiple units operated by British Railways , and this page explains the principal systems. This section also...

An internal combustion locomotive is a type of railway locomotive that produces its pulling power using an internal combustion engine. These locomotives are fuelled by burning fossil fuels, most commonly...

An electric-steam locomotive is a steam locomotive that uses electricity to heat the water in the boiler to create steam instead of burning fuel in a firebox. This is a...

A Triplex locomotive is a steam locomotive that divides the driving force on its wheels by using three pairs of cylinders rigidly mounted to a single locomotive frame. Inevitably any...

A locomotive winch is a technical device for moving stabled railway locomotives. These could be broken down diesel or electric locomotives, but also 'cold' steam locomotives that have been stabled...