HOW TO DETAIL A CONCRETE SILO FROM A PLASTIC KIT

Just like red barns or wood-framed houses, concrete silos are a classic staple of the American landscape. Concrete silos can be seen over great distances from great plains to the industrial northeast, Atlantic to Pacific. Used for storing diverse materials ranging from concrete to grain, these industrial pillars can often be found alongside railroads, making …

REEFER & BOXCARS

You probably know the difference between a sedan, an SUV, and a pickup truck, but do you know the difference between a boxcar and a reefer? Just how vehicles are designed to cater to different needs of transporting passengers and cargo, various rail cars accommodate various freight shippers’ needs. This article compares reefers and boxcars …

Types of Locomotives Engines on Railroads

Trains can be sorted in several distinct categories, separated by the way their Locomotives engines are powered. Their use, and by the design of their tracks. The following are the types of trains engines on railroads: STEAM Engine LOCOMOTIVES The steam locomotive is a self-contained power unit. They consist of a steam engine and a boiler. …