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 ...

A caboose brings up the rear of a train. (Photo by Art Smith) A group of historical amusement park steam engines continue to work building up steam and doing what they were designed to do, haul people ...

Steam trains were one of the most powerful vehicles of their time, capable of pulling hundreds of cars in one go. Their sheer size, speed, and weight are mesmerizing to think about and captivating to ...

Steam trains, 19th century railways, and majestic redwood forests are all part of America’s unique national treasure. What better way to celebrate each of them than by bringing them together in one ...

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, the replacement ...

The Santa Fe 2926 rolled down the tracks under its own steam power after an ambitious 20-year volunteer-run restoration. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for ...

Steam trains could be facing the end of the line amid plans to abolish traditional railway traffic light-style signals. Network Rail plans to remove the lineside lights most train drivers currently ...

True train fans know that steam locomotives offer a unique experience. It's like stepping back to a quieter time — a time when slow travel ruled and every seat provided the best view onboard. Just a ...

The smells and sounds of locomotive travel get the audience in the mood for a theatrical adaptation of the beloved children’s book. Credit...Video by Ellie Smith For The New York Times Supported by By ...