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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 ...

Ding-ding-ding. Clackety clack. WHOOOOOOT! Noises, first and foremost, are what people remember about trains. Not for nothing is "choo-choo" one of the first words most kids learn to say — somewhere ...

An original Reading Railroad locomotive may soon be back on the tracks. After more than a decade of work, a project to restore Locomotive No. 2100 is wrapping up, according to representatives of ...

"For nearly half of the nation's history, the steam locomotive was the outstanding symbol for progress and power. It was the literal engine of the Industrial Revolution, and it played an instrumental ...

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 ...

Ross E. Rowland Jr., a self-made commodities magnate who traded the cutthroat world of Wall Street for the romantic allure of steam locomotives, dedicating his considerable wealth and unyielding ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. A piece of American history will be on ...

The B&O Railroad Museum will unveil the newly restored American Freedom Train No. 1 on Jan. 12, 2026. The locomotive is one of three steam engines that pulled the American Freedom Train during its ...

Network Rail responded to dry weather with a 10-day blanket ban on steam trains in the North West - David Empson/Shutterstock Steam trains will be able to run on the mainline during one of the busiest ...

EDGAR, Wis. (WSAW) - Trains, tractors, and other antique farming equipment are on display now in Edgar for the annual Edgar Steam Show. For 51 years, Edgar has been a go-to place for teaching people ...