[CottonBall]

Yeah, that one. What the heck is it?? I know there are ice- breaking ships, but trains?

[exit82]

It's a train engine with a snow plow attached in front:

Some have rotary snow plows:

[Vlad The Inhaler]

Yeah, that one. What the heck is it??

I know there are ice- breaking ships, but trains?

They actually do equip trains with snow plows or large snow blowers.

Sometimes the plows are mounted on the engine, sometimes on cars that are pushed in front of the engine.