The 2-8-4 Berkshire-type steam locomotive helped open the advancement in Super Power steam technology through size, speed, ...

You might think that a coal-burning locomotive built in 1937 had nothing left to offer the modern rail industry, short of being a nice museum piece. In the case of Locomotive 3463, however, that ...

The diesel-electric locomotive has been a mainstay of freight railroads and many passenger railroads for over a century. These locomotives have proven to have a great mix of power, fuel economy, and ...

SPENCER — An iconic steam passenger engine built in 1950 is headed to Spencer for a complete restoration that should put the Norfolk & Western Class J 611 locomotive back on the rails, blowing her ...

The Coalition for Sustainable Rail (CSR for short), a collaboration of the University of Minnesota and the nonprofit Sustainable Rail International (SRI) have announced plans to create the world’s ...

A MODERN steam locomotive is out of action after less than three years of service because of cracks in its boiler. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all ...