Caltrain is going electric with the roll out of its new fleet of rail cars. If you're a train enthusiast, you can buy a 40-year-old diesel locomotive. And now, you can own a piece of its history.

Caltrain, however, is now making that option possible. The transit agency will soon be auctioning off its handy EMD FP40PH-2 Locomotive for sale. Spoiler: The train’s engine is disabled.

If you're a train enthusiast, you may have the chance to take home a piece of history. Caltrain is selling a diesel locomotive with 40 years of service and a million miles traveled.

Caltrain is now launching an entirely new schedule with their all-electric train capabilities. "These trains are faster to accelerate so we're going to be able to provide more frequency.

Caltrain is now launching an entirely new schedule with their all-electric train capabilities. "These trains are faster to accelerate so we're going to be able to provide more frequency.

Caltrain released its new electric train service schedule, introducing a new numbering system and more frequent train stops, beginning Sept. 21.

The formal inauguration of Caltrain’s groundbreaking electric train — the first of its kind in California — took place Saturday morning in San Francisco.

“That’s the sound of America,” said Ross Roland, steam locomotive engineer for the 611. Powered by steam, iconic with its red and gold striping atop a shiny black body, the 611 is a showstopper.

Train fans turned out in abundance. ... Hundreds of visitors flocked to the historic rail town of Roseville on Friday to see the world’s largest steam locomotive during its two-day visit.