Union Pacific is the proud owner of an incredibly large fleet of some 8,300 locomotives, which zig-zag across 23 American states with regularity, covering a total of 32,200 miles (51,800 km) of ...

A “Live Steam-up” will be hosted by the New Hampshire Garden Railroad Society at the event, as well as providing a 44′ x 22′ Gauge-1 (45mm) track space for steam-powered trains.

The LNER Class A4 earned its place in history as the fastest steam locomotive ever built, with its sleek, aerodynamic design ...

A train enthusiast reflects on the grandeur of the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, recently returned to service. A crowd gathered to watch as Union Pacific 4014 pulled into Hearne ...

Trains generally backed into the station as it made fewer steps for the passengers, kept the smoke up front, and also allowed for the engine to go forward out of the station, instead of backing.

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The iconic Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive will return to service this fall. According to the Virginia Scenic Railway, there will be five passenger excursions on five consecutive ...