As a 2-8-4 with the four driving axles in its centre sporting connecting rods, it resembled a steam locomotive from the chassis downwards but with a very diesel-age cab and superstructure.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The restoration of a World War 2-era steam locomotive, Number 576, is forging ahead at full speed, as it finally receives its wheels back.

It costs $35 per person, in addition to the price of admission. [RELATED: Queen of Steam returns to Roanoke] Visitors will have the chance for a cab tour, and to blow the whistle. Long pants and ...

On the grounds of the Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District, which was filled with waist-high to chest-high floodwater more than a week ago, Sioux City Railroad Museum co-founder Larry Obermeyer ...

Steam turbine-powered locomotives never really caught on. Similar to gas turbine engines, steam turbines are efficient at certain rpm, and extremely inefficient at many others. At high speeds ...

It’s very rare.” Richardson had seen the steam engine a few times before it crossed through Hagerstown and thinks the Class J locomotive was restored some time in the mid-2010s.

We’ll walk through the basic components of a steam locomotive, including the boiler, where water is heated to create steam, and the pistons, which convert the steam pressure into mechanical motion.

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 ...

“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.

RED BAY, Ala. — After a few delays, the 1923 steam locomotive engine #3 will finally be unloaded in Alabama.The Red Bay Museum said on Monday, August 19, the tender for the locomotive will be ...

The San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society will be delivering its 1927 steam locomotive to Union Station as part of the two-day event. The Historical Society’s Santa Fe 3751 will be ...