America’s Biggest Diesel Locomotive — And Why It Didn’t Take Over

America’s Biggest Diesel Locomotive — And Why It Didn’t Take Over
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America’s biggest diesel locomotive looked like the future on paper… so why didn’t it take over U.S. railroads?

In this episode, we break down the real reasons the “Centennial” didn’t become the industry standard—what railroads actually buy (uptime), why standardization beats “special,” and how maintenance + operations decide winners long after the hype fades.

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If you enjoyed this style of “big idea vs real-world railroading,” you’ll love the rest of the channel—more deep dives on U.S. locomotive history, railroad economics, and the hidden costs behind famous machines.

Drop a comment: What mattered more here—maintenance or standardization?