Of the three main types, the grand total of geared steam locomotives built in the U.S. topped out at around 4,500. Despite ...

including two from Union Pacific: 4-6-6-4 No. 3985 and Big Boy 4-8-8-4 No. 4014. To find articulated steam locomotives that still operate, check out the Great American Steam Locomotives ...

In 2025, the United Kingdom celebrates Railway 200, a massive public awareness campaign marking 200 years of railroading ...

Just days after we wrote about the problem of trying to introduce cleaner locomotives into existing railway's fleets, Union Pacific Railroad has unveiled the first of 60 new environmentally ...