Episode notes
Buy the new Kalmbach DVD Great American Steam Locomotives : Mikados
Watch the video version of the podcast here.
In this episode of TrainsLIVE, Bob Lettenberger and guest Kevin Gilliam explore the Mikado locomotives' rich history and technological significance. They discuss the design's origins, its role in rail transport, and the shift from custom to standardized locomotives during World War I. They highlight significant Mikados like Southern No. 4501, illustrating their impact on heritage railroading.
Keywords
railroad historylocomotive preservationsteam locomotivesvintage trainskevin gilliamrailroadrailroadingdurango and silvertoneast broad toprailroadsrestorationtrain storytellingtrains magazinehistoryMikado