Real trains were a major mode of transportation for my parents. Many boys in my generation spent hours engaged with model trains. The next generation was mildly connected to them. More recently, ...

A Shropshire heritage railway is making preparations for the 2026 season with a new locomotive and a range of events planned.

The introduction of several advanced, efficient, and more robust power options over the years has largely overshadowed steam ...

WILLIAMS, AZ (AZFamily)—Steam engine 4960 is special not only because it’s one of about 200 steam engines in operation in the U.S. but also because it’s the only steam engine that completely runs on ...

Belching out black smoke, steam locomotives (SLs) boasted an unyielding presence on Japan’s rails decades ago. Even now, in the age of electric trains, SLs still enjoy deep-rooted popularity, and some ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This is a model of an early design ...