The Locomotive That Slid Instead of Pulled

This documentary explains why the GE B36-7’s extra horsepower didn’t translate into real pulling power. By digging into adhesion physics, axle loading, and early wheelslip control logic, it shows how the locomotive repeatedly hit the rail’s grip limit before it could use its full output. Through crew experience and dispatch reality, the video breaks down why railroads had to manage the B36-7 instead of trusting it. In the end, it became a clear lesson that weight, balance, and control matter more than headline horsepower. #trains #railroads #amtrak #passengertrain #pacificnorthwest