Railroads Called It a "Smelly Tin Box" — Then It Retired 5 of The Biggest Steam Engines
Автор: Locomotive Geek
Загружено: 2025-12-24
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When this strange, noisy machine first appeared on American railroads, crews mocked it as a “smelly tin box” that would never replace steam. Early diesel locomotives were dismissed as unreliable, underpowered, and unfit for heavy freight service. But one specific diesel changed everything. In this video, we uncover how a single diesel locomotive quietly outperformed and ultimately retired five massive steam engines, proving railroads were entering a new era. From fuel efficiency and maintenance advantages to crew safety and operational costs, this story explains how diesel power reshaped rail transport forever. The transition marked the beginning of the end for steam dominance—and most people have never heard how fast it really happened.
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