If you ask the average American what happened in 1776, they’ll give you the “Greatest Hits” version of history: Thomas Jefferson, a quill pen, a bunch of guys in powdered wigs, and a very famous ...

For decades, the only popular type of mechanical compaction was the steam roller consisting of three smooth drums. Originated by Aveling & Porter, the steam roller was developed from the company’s ...

The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad’s quest to finish the restoration of its iconic steam locomotive, Santa Fe 3415, has entered the final phases, and railroad officials have set Labor Day 2027 as ...

Cheyenne-based Big Boy 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, will make its first ever coast-to-coast tour this year to honor America's 250th birthday. The tour could begin near the end ...

BERLIN, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The steam engine is still shaping Germany's economy long after its invention with a new study saying areas that adopted the technology early still carry advantages, ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As the organizations across the country prepare for the nation’s 250th birthday, Union Pacific is set to roll out one of its historic attractions. Big Boy No. 4014, the world ...

A painting by American artist, Carl Wakeman, depicting the race. During the early decades of the nineteenth century, overland transportation in this country was horrible. Even so, thousands of ...

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to provide manufacturers of motor vehicles, equipment, and machinery with an unconventional engine design with a number of positive attributes," ...

SUGARCREEK — The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum has acquired a rare steam locomotive, the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway #1308. According to a community announcement, the locomotive, a 2-6-6-2 steam engine ...

ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - Engines whistled in Escanaba on Saturday for the annual U.P. Steam and Gas Engine Show. The show is celebrating 50 years of antique tractors and machinery. U.P. Steam and Gas ...

About 45 minutes outside of Buffalo, you can find the home of the Western New York Gas and Steam Engine Association. For anyone that is into unique agricultural heritage, antique tractors and steam ...