It’s powerful, charismatic and can draw an adoring crowd of thousands. No, not a presidential candidate. Rather, it’s the return of Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 to Illinois this fall. The vintage ...

In November of 1945, the Pennsylvania Railroad rolled out the T1: the first of its new class of high-speed steam locomotives. Penned by the same hand that gave us the Coke bottle, the T1 was built ...

The introduction of several advanced, efficient, and more robust power options over the years has largely overshadowed steam engine technology. However, it was a revolutionary technology that, upon ...

Union Pacific Railroad has released the full tour stop schedule for its record-breaking steam-powered locomotive this summer and fall. The Heartland of America Tour will feature Big Boy No. 4014 ...

A heritage railway has replaced its steam services for diesel for a second weekend. The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) in Peterborough made the switch because of the hot weather and an increased risk of ...

Iconic steam locomotives will be showcased at a popular railway event. The Autumn Steam Gala is returning to The Watercress Line from October 3 to 5. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the ...

Train enthusiasts in northern Illinois will soon get the chance to see an iconic steam engine as it makes its way across the country on a national tour. The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 launched its ...

Two Victorian steam locomotives have been given a permanent home at a heritage railway in the north-east of England. Twizell, built in 1891, is in full working order after a recent £100,000 overhaul ...