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The Balancing Act of Firing a Steam Engine: A Look at What it Takes to be a Fireman on a Coal Burning Locomotive

By: J. Jeff Riddell

The "John Bull" Steam Locomotive: The World's Oldest Operable Steam Engine

By: Terry Long

Turbine Powered Steam Trains: Failed Experiment with Turbine Driven Steam Engines

By: Terry Long

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Engine 3759: AT&SF Steam Engine in Locomotive Park, Kingman, Arizona

By: Beth VanHoose

Autumn and Holiday Excursion Trains in Minnesota: Ride Scenic Railway in Vintage Passenger Cars for Family Fun

By: Christine Nyholm

Ride a Vintage Train This Autumn in Wisconsin: Historic Rail Lines Offer Fall Color Tours and Santa Trains

By: Christine Nyholm

The Steam Engine: A Revolutionary Power Source

By: John Crandall

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