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The Balancing Act of Firing a Steam Engine
By: J. Jeff Riddell
Firing a steam engine is more than just throwing coal on a fire. It is a fine balancing act between maintaining steam pressure and water levels. more...
The "John Bull" Steam Locomotive
By: Terry Long
The John Bull was an English-built steam locomotive operated in the United States during the 19th Century. more...
By: Terry Long
Steam turbine locomotives were a specialized form of steam locomotive that transmitted motive power from the boiler to the wheels through the use of a steam turbine. more...
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Engine 3759
By: Beth VanHoose
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe steam engine #3759 was presented to the town of Kingman, Arizona in 1957 by the Santa Fe Railroad. It is on display in Locomotive Park. more...
Autumn and Holiday Excursion Trains in Minnesota
By: Christine Nyholm
Vintage rail lines offer scenic excursions on historic tracks, recalling the era of romantic train travel on autumn color rides and Christmas Holiday Trains in Minnesota. more...
Ride a Vintage Train This Autumn in Wisconsin
By: Christine Nyholm
Vintage railroads operate fall color tours and Santa Trains this autumn in Wisconsin. Scenic excursions in Wisconsin Dells and East Troy are fun for the entire family. more...
By: John Crandall
Although various steam motion devices had been known since the time of Hero of Alexandria. This new invention would replace horses with horsepower. more...
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