In 2004, the Pere Marquette became the “North Pole Express” as “The Polar Express” hit theaters across the country, following ...

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 ...

“An unforeseen mechanical issue" was discovered during a test run of the steam locomotive Pere Marquette 1225 before the ...

The 80-year-old locomotive underwent reconstruction, boiler refurbishment and repairs to the superheaters in the past year.

Just as it once fueled Pennsylvania’s railroad industry, steam will power pride in Boyertown during the borough’s 150th anniversary celebration this month. For two weekends, May 20-21 and May 27-28, ...

Ride sharing and self-driving cars may transform cities, but the key to really understanding modern metropolitan areas is the steam locomotive, according to new research. The researchers analyzed more ...

Iowans look on as Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, rolls into Belle Plaine on Thursday afternoon. The Union Pacific engine is touring Midwestern and Southern ...

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 ...

Once upon a time, the steam engine reigned supreme -- first in trains and heavy tractors, as you well know, but eventually in cars as well. It's quite hard to fathom today, but at the turn of the 20th ...

Jul. 18—CUMBERLAND — The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's No. 1309 steam engine is down temporarily for repairs but is expected to return to service in mid-August. Known as Maryland Thunder, the ...

What if you could draw energy from the night sky without effort? That's the question that researchers at the University of ...