Illinois Central steam locomotive No. 790 had spent 55 years in freight service and was headed for the scrap yard in 1959 when “railfan” Lou Keller bought it and brought it to Cedar Rapids from ...

It’s powerful, charismatic and can draw an adoring crowd of thousands. No, not a presidential candidate. Rather, it’s the return of Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 to Illinois this fall. The vintage ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X SCRANTON – Maxwell Karpovich developed an affinity for trains at a young age. The 7-year-old’s ...

This video showcases a rare Live Steam model train produced by the English company "BOWMAN" around 1932. The 0-4-0 locomotive likely had an original green color. The seller mentioned that he last saw ...

LAKE LINDEN, MI – This 1915 locomotive sat silently for years. Now, it’s chugging back to life. The Houghton County Historical Society has restored and recertified the Calumet & Hecla Mine #3 Steam ...

Hello! I cover Chautauqua County for 7 News WKBW. If you have a story idea, please email me at [email protected] ARCADE, N.Y. (WKBW) — Steam Engine #18 is back on the rails again at the Arcade & ...

A 150-year-old piece of Michigan’s industrial past is poised to glide into the future thanks to a major gift, state officials said. The Michigan Iron Industry Museum in the Upper Peninsula recently ...

Deep in the heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a remarkable piece of history chugs along every single day. The coal mine in Banovići is home to what many consider the world's last working steam ...

Model train connoisseurs have a great opportunity to share that passion with others at the N.C. Transportation Museum. Steam Over Spencer: A Live Steam Model Train event is taking place on March 6-8 ...

Train enthusiasts and history buffs alike will soon have a new Southeast Asian destination to visit, as Vietnam prepares to unveil a revamped pair of vintage steam locomotives from the 1960s. The two ...

Caltrain has opened an online store with the hope of auctioning off 20 retired diesel locomotives that can be repurposed as a brewery, store, community center or cozy home. An opening bid for the ...