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 ...

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 ...

A nostalgic steam train trip from Southend to Paignton and Kingswear will take place this summer on "one of the most picturesque ...

The coal was hot. The crew were ready. On July 3rd, 1938, the 4468 Mallard, an A4-class steam locomotive, was performing an alleged brake test for its London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) owners.

A steam locomotive that has been on display at the Franklin Institute for the last 90 years was recently removed and will be relocated to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. The ...

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 ...

FIVE special trains from Skipton will be hauled by an historic steam-hauled locomotive this summer to mark the 150thanniversary of one of ...

AUDLEY End is home to family-favourite miniature railway that has been running for 60 years. It’s now announced a new electric steam locomotive – which is the first-of-its kind in the country. Please ...