A new study by the Federal Railroad Administration proposes dual-mode locomotives to help railroads save money in the switch ...

The Midland freight engine is the ... surface and 180 to 200 pounds steam pressure. In other words, according to the author of the paper, American locomotive practice \s based upon the principle ...

There are steam locomotives, and then there’s “Big Boy.” At 604 tons and 132 feet long and with a 4-8-8-4-wheel arrangement, it is the largest, most powerful steam locomotive in the world.

Initially, tractive effort at low speeds was the name of the game for these locomotives when climbing steep grades with a drag freight in ... check out the Great American Steam Locomotives ...

It’s interesting then to hear of a brand new steam locomotive prototype being considered for revenue freight use on British metals. Is it yet another rebuild of a heritage design to be used for ...