Versatility is a single word that sums up the Mikado-type steam locomotive. This 2-8-2 wheel arrangement became the "one size fits all" in terms of mass usage across North America's railroads.

The improvement in the application of counter-pressure steam which gave rise to the work, we consider the greatest advance made in railway engineering since Stephenson demonstrated that a train ...

There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast than the sight of a steam locomotive. The original main-line rail propulsion technology still clings on in a few ...

Making a name for itself during the U.S. bicentennial celebration, the American Freedom Train is making a stop in Baltimore to be restored to its former glory.

Rian: Now that does sound like hard work! Aunt Maya: And then steam powered trains were invented. What do you notice about this one? Rian: There's loads of smoke or something coming out of that ...