The introduction of several advanced, efficient, and more robust power options over the years has largely overshadowed steam ...

Despite recent advancements in battery technology and electrification, most freight trains in the U.S. still rely on diesel ...

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 ...

Belching out black smoke, steam locomotives (SLs) boasted an unyielding presence on Japan’s rails decades ago. Even now, in the age of electric trains, SLs still enjoy deep-rooted popularity, and some ...

Much to delight of railway enthusiasts, diesel engines clag and snarl and belch out fumes, much to the consternation of just wanted to get to work on time. While the majority of high-speed railway ...

The Milwaukee County Zoo welcomed a new diesel engine to its train fleet. An inaugural ride for Engine No. 2025 is open to the public on Saturday, Sept. 13. The long-running steam locomotives, a ...

Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski / The Norfolk Southern SD60I locomotive gifted to the Penn State Altoona Rail Transportation Engineering program sits in the Curry Rail Services yard in ...