There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast than the sight of a steam locomotive. The original main-line rail propulsion technology still clings on in a few places, but ...

A caboose brings up the rear of a train. (Photo by Art Smith) A group of historical amusement park steam engines continue to work building up steam and doing what they were designed to do, haul people ...

The Santa Fe 2926 rolled down the tracks under its own steam power after an ambitious 20-year volunteer-run restoration. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Colorado is home to both hot springs and historic scenic train rides, which both are known for the release of steam. Why not combine these experiences for a ...

Jim Rice had no particular interest in trains when he first got a job as a groundskeeper at Strasburg Rail Road in 1973. Since then, he has climbed the ranks, becoming a fireman in 1976, an engineer ...

Roaring Camp's historic steam trains offer a unique way to experience one of California's magnificent redwood forests with a choice of two destinations, Bear Mountain or the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.