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.

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 ...

The world's largest operating steam locomotive - Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 - rolled into and through Dallas in September and is back in Fort Worth in October.

The engine is the 2926 Locomotive, and by the end of the month, it will make a two-mile trip to the Rail Yards for a special event. Organizers are calling this an exciting moment, years in the making.

Big Boy No. 4014 was delivered to Union Pacific in December 1941. The locomotive was retired in December 1961, having traveled 1,031,205 miles in its 20 years in service.

“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.

All aboard! It’s full steam ahead for Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 as it returns to Arkansas, making stops across the state from September 13-16.

Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive No. 765 has returned to Independence, Ohio, for the Steam in the Valley event, to be held April 25-27 and May 2-4 by nonprofit host Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad ...

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… ...

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 […] ...

3 advisories in effect for 3 regions in the area Amy Cockerham, Multimedia Journalist Published: June 2, 2023 at 6:50 PM Tags: Locomotive, Museum, 611, Queen of Steam, Roanoke ...