The nominal horse power of a locomotive of the dimensions given and performing, as described, is eight hundred. This is estimated by multiplying the pressure of the steam per inch on the area of ...

Further enhancements to the design beyond yard duties culminated in Baldwin Locomotive Works' compounding system, using generated steam twice for more power, while consuming less fuel and water.

A Bethlehem museum is adding world-renowned photographs to its list of collections. WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports.

The B&O Railroad Museum is beginning its full cosmetic restoration of American Freedom Train No. 1, the former Reading Co.

The Dollywood theme park has parted with a steam locomotive that had been on display at the park, and has aided hurricane victims in doing so. Former Southern Railway 2-8-0 No. 107, built by Baldwin ...

NIKKO, Tochigi Prefecture--Steam and diesel locomotive operators are testing replacing environmentally unfriendly power sources for the trains to help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

A steam locomotive tourism event in Diaobingshan, northeast China's Tieling City, brought 21 retired steam trains back to life, offering visitors a nostalgic journey through railway history.

Positive Traction has received an order from Heidelberg Materials for a Class 08e locomotive. The company has provided donor ...