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Have you ever noticed that some metro train systems have rubber tires? It may seem odd, but there is a good reason for this.
TITUSVILLE – Drake Well Museum and Park is pleased to announce the return of Engine Start Up Day, scheduled for Sunday. On ...
Retired freighter was among first on the Great Lakes to use radar, bow thrusters, and automated boiler systems ...
The rumble of Canadian Pacific’s 4-6-4 Empress No. 2816 and Union Pacific’s 4-8-8-4 Big Boy No. 4014 echoed across thousands ...
Network Rail has planned for some trains to run in digital-only mode from the end of 2025 and the historic "A1" No.60163 Tornado became the first steam engine in the world to operate with the ...
The locomotive is about to be moved to a new home. Kingsburg Depot FRESNO, Calif. — A Southern Pacific steam locomotive on display in a Fresno park for almost 70 years is about to receive a new home.
Scientific American is part of Springer Nature, which owns or has commercial relations with thousands of scientific publications (many of them can be found at www ...
Each ticket includes a train ride with a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine, a real steam engine, as well as access to a full day of activities for all to enjoy. Activities include live ...
The Watercress Line will host a 'gala of firsts' at this year's Spring Steam Gala. The popular event, which will take place from April 25 to 27, will see new guest locomotives on the tracks and the ...
The Watercress Line will host a 'gala of firsts' at this year's Spring Steam Gala. The popular event, which will take place from April 25 to 27, will see new guest locomotives on the tracks and the ...
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company says it is working to restore fast craft Manannan to full power after a problem with one of its engines was discovered at the weekend. The vessel had just returned ...