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 ...

China has unveiled yet another massive breakthrough in the realm of high-speed rail travel, courtesy of a new prototype train and a plan to install even more high-speed tracks in the next five years.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The 4-6-2 "Pacific" type steam ...

The red carpet will be rolled out today in downtown Roanoke to celebrate the return of a venerable old friend – the J Class 611 steam locomotive. Built in 1950 in Roanoke by Norfolk & Western Railway ...

A steam locomotive has made its first official appearance following a 10-year restoration project by volunteers. The 1960 loco, a class 62 engine from the former Yugoslavia, was brought to the UK in ...

In the January 1949 issue, Popular Mechanics witnessed the end of the steam locomotive era as the American Locomotive Company, in its 100th year of operation (when combined with the history of its pre ...