The historic 611 locomotive is a Roanoke icon, and is on track to hit the rails this fall. And you could be along for the ride. Built in 1950, it’s celebrating 75 years. “It’s impressive for people to ...

Los Angeles' Union Station will give visitors a closer look at Southern California's railroad history during Train Festival ...

La Crosse was once served by five railroads. While that number is down to two, the La Crosse Shortline Railroad display at Copeland Park is a tribute to the city’s ...

A replica locomotion will run re-enact the first journey on the Stockton and Darlington railway to mark the 200th anniversary ...

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.

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 ...

PARSONS, Kan. — An icon of America’s railroading past will make an overnight stop in Parsons on its way through the region during a monthlong tour. Union Pacific’s Big Boy steam locomotive ...

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

Third #3 was the last steam locomotive bought by the East Broad Top (EBT) Railroad. #3 was also the most powerful. The locomotive was in storage for about 67 years, since 1956.

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 ...

There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast than the sight of a steam locomotive. The original main-line rail propulsion technology still clings on in a few pl… ...

Which is faster—the steam or electric locomotive? On the face of the latest returns, the "juice" seems to have it. At Erie, Pa., last week a speed of 105 miles an hour was attained over a short ...