America's North Shore Journal

The Army began moving equipment by rail in the 19th century. Since then, the power source has changed from steam to diesel and electric. Fort Lewis just received two members of a clean, new generation – “ultra-low-emitting locomotives.” Manufactured by National Railway Equipment Company, the “N-Viromotive” locomotives cost $1.5 million apiece and will replace the current Fort Lewis fleet of two older diesels and one electric model. They will continue to use diesel fuel, but in a … Read entire article »