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Five years after World War II ended, it became apparent to the railroads that steam locomotives were not the motive power of the choice. While a half dozen locomotive builders were assembling ...

We're going to introduce you now to a guy with an unusual job. Jon Jaros runs Horizon Rail Services. JON JAROS: Heading out on the east side again - got a second locomotive needs some help. MCEVERS: ...