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 places, but ...

The steam era of railroading in the United States is among the most storied, transformative legacies in the long saga of American industrialization. Chugging, hissing locomotives that spewed plumes of ...

America’s railroads once connected towns, industries, and dreams from coast to coast - and their legacy still rumbles through history. Across the country, remarkable train museums preserve that golden ...

The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad aims to restore iconic steam locomotive Santa Fe 3415 by Labor Day 2027, with the help of experts.

LAWRENCE — When the Kinks’ Ray Davies penned the tune “Last of the Steam-Powered Trains,” the vanishing locomotives stood as nostalgic symbols of a simpler English life. But for a paleontologist at ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History is inviting the community to learn more about the history of trains through its newest exhibit. It’s named Steam, Smoke & Steel: ...

A beautifully-restored steam locomotive is set to depart from London Paddington, marking the final service in Vintage Trains' historic runs. This event offers a unique opportunity to experience the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ellen Thomsen, one of the owners of the family owned Redwood Valley Railway steam train, waves to passengers as they pass through ...