“Century-Old Diesel Pioneer Locomotive Restored at America’s Largest Train Museum” — what this page in the network covers. A 100-year-old diesel-electric locomotive that helped prove diesel could rival steam is being brought back to life at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin—America’s largest train museum. The locomotive, a 1925 American Locomotive Company (ALCO) boxcab, was one of the first successful diesel-electric switchers, demonstrating that diesel power was viable for rail service at a time when steam dominated. Its restoration highlights a pivotal shift in railroad history, as diesel eventually replaced steam due to lower operating costs, reduced labor, and greater efficiency.
The museum’s project preserves a key artifact from the 1920s, when railroads began experimenting with internal combustion. Visitors will soon see the locomotive operate, offering a tangible link to the technology that transformed American railroading and shaped modern freight and passenger networks. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.