CLEVELAND — The cancellation of the 2026 American Freedom Train tour has disappointed many who wished to experience the sequel to the late Ross Rowland’s beloved 1975-76 exhibition. That ...

Norfolk Southern (NS) is celebrating America’s anniversary with its America’s 250th locomotive series of six custom units ...

Explore an Ohio rail site where massive machines, steam-era history, guided tours, and restoration work make the past feel ...

"For nearly half of the nation's history, the steam locomotive was the outstanding symbol for progress and power. It was the literal engine of the Industrial Revolution, and it played an instrumental ...

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Steam trains, 19th century railways, and majestic redwood forests are all part of America’s unique national treasure. What better way to celebrate each of them than by bringing them together in one ...

What toy train locomotive means the most to you? My favorite Gilbert American Flyer S gauge locomotive is the No. K325 Hudson steamer from 1952. It is a most impressive, accurate, and interesting ...

An original Reading Railroad locomotive may soon be back on the tracks. After more than a decade of work, a project to restore Locomotive No. 2100 is wrapping up, according to representatives of ...

If you enjoyed this article, I’d like to ask for your support. Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in ...