An Amtrak hippo came to DC for the first time in years.

You gotta love the nicknames railroaders come up with. The HHP-8 (High Horse Power, 8000hp) locomotives developed in conjunction with the first generation Acela Express trains quickly became know... (more)

HHP Acela?! Yes, when delivered the HHP locomotives were going to be used on Acela Regional service alongside the Acela Express trains and service. Plans were never executed to brand commu... (more)