In 1801 he built the first steam locomotive. An explanation of mechanics of this atmospheric steam engine is given. These were thought by many to be thought too dangerous due to the high pressures ...

A steam locomotive built in Roanoke some 80 years ago is rolling onto state and national historic registries, providing better opportunities to continue preserving the feat of engineering ...

Fun facts: Built in 1941 ... The world's largest operating steam locomotive, Union Pacific "Big Boy" No. 4014, will roll through Houston this fall. State of the train: The locomotive is the ...

A railway museum is pushing an “inconspicuous” century-old steam locomotive into the spotlight after unconfirmed rumors spread that it inspired the setting for Japan’s greatest box-office ...