The crash caused a “catastrophic rupture” in a fuel tank of the Amtrak locomotive, spraying diesel fuel into the MARC train, igniting a fire blamed for eight of the 11 deaths in the accident.

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While the documentation of diesel locomotives is extensive, Walter Simpson’s new book brings a fresh perspective to the literature. The book is an excellent primer on diesel locomotives that is ...

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