An examination of three Fairbanks-Morse locomotive models that, for one reason or another, failed to achieve commercial ...

The London, Brighton & South Coast E2 is a memorable class after its forgettable service life, thanks to Thomas the Tank ...

Explore the history and impact of Amtrak GE locomotives in U.S. rail travel through three General Electric locomotives.

Lionel Trains continued celebrating their 125th anniversary with the release of their Volume 2 catalog in mid July. First, an ...

— The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic will host a five-day celebration Aug. 13-17 marking the 100th anniversary of the Denver & Rio Grande Western’s K-36 steam locomotives, delivered from Baldwin Locomotive ...

Jim Wrinn CUMBERLAND, Md. — In nearly 200 years of American railroad history, we have witnessed some unusual speed challenges — horse vs. steam locomotive, attempts at distance speed records, even, ...

Lake State Railway on Thursday (Aug. 21, 2025) unveiled a new heritage locomotive honoring the predecessor Pere Marquette Railway. Lake State Supervisor of Yard Operations Travis Vongrey, a ...

Louisville & Nashville 4-6-2 No. 240 leads a northbound local passenger train across the big bridge over the Red River south of Winchester, Ky., in May 1952. Photo by Ed Theisinger ...