On Saturday, the mighty locomotive moved itself down the tracks under its own steam power for the first time in many long years. The 2926 is one of the largest passenger engines ever built.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Once upon a time, it was a workhorse for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. But it's been 67 years since ATSF Steam Locomotive 2926 went anywhere under its own power ...

“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.

Unlike piston-operated steam engines, there is no chugging noise with a turbine. It just whizzes away with a little push. The tiny locomotive is an impressive piece of amateur engineering.

Built in 1944, the 2926 locomotive ran a million miles before retiring in 1953.

More than most machines, a steam locomotive’s design reflects its intended use. There are reasons why high-speed passenger locomotives have tall driving wheels and two-axle leading trucks while ...

A train enthusiast reflects on the grandeur of the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, recently returned to service. A crowd gathered to watch as Union Pacific 4014 pulled into Hearne ...

Those in Colorado will need to wait until fall to see the locomotive. The popular Big Boy No. 4014 is the world’s largest operating steam locomotive at 132 feet long and weighing 1.2 million pounds.