The Diesel Shop at Year-- 30

May 1995: Fans from all parts of North America journeyed to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario during the mid-1990s to witness Algoma Central's cab units (six FP9s and one FP7u) in action. The railroad had been acquired by Wisconsin Central earlier that year on February 1st, and the units' future was uncertain. This afternoon photo captured five of the GM Diesel Division-built units standing outside the company's enginehouse on the last day of May. (photo by R. Craig). Switzerland's Electrics -- The Swiss Federal Railways has been billed as the largest transportation entity in the country. Predominantly a 2300-mile standard-gauge network, the railroad traverses some of Western Europe's most picturesque countryside. The evolution of the railroad's electric-powered locomotive fleet is presented here in text and photos by Art Peterson.

Swiss Railroads Additionally, Martin Baumann has shared with us his comprehensive compilation of the Swiss Federal Railway's fleet of diesel and electric locomotives. Use this link to review the railroad's active roster.

In the Queue: Trip Reports June - From Kodak Park to Ivy City - 1971 July - Dissecting Detroit & Mackinaw (by Art Petersen) August - A Visit to Peabody Coal (by Rick Morgan) September - Wow 1968! (by Denny Custer) October - WGRF Visits Omaha in 1973