Trains

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.

Sep 24, 2009 - J. Jeff Riddell

During World War I, the British railway network was placed under the command of the Railway Operation Division of the British War Office.

Jul 5, 2009 - Terry Long

The railways have provided a mode of travel and transportation across America for 140 historic years. On May 9 there will be train themed events across the nation.

Apr 19, 2009 - Christine Nyholm

The history of British railways in the 19th Century saw a major boom in rail construction and the maturation of steam engine technology.

Apr 17, 2009 - Terry Long

The John Bull was an English-built steam locomotive operated in the United States during the 19th Century.

Apr 16, 2009 - Terry Long

Officially known as Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central Station is one of New York City's major rail transport hubs.

Apr 15, 2009 - Terry Long

New York City's Pennsylvania Station is a major rail transport hub on the East Coast of the United States.

Apr 14, 2009 - 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.

Apr 11, 2009 - Terry Long

A monorail is a transportation system composed of a single rail that acts as a support mechanism and guide way. The term also refers to the vehicle using the guide way.

Apr 9, 2009 - Terry Long

The railway age is generally thought to have started with the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railroad in the 19th Century.

Apr 7, 2009 - Terry Long

The Shinkansen is a network of high speed rail links built and operated by four Japanese Railway Group companies

Apr 7, 2009 - Terry Long

One of the most famous trains in the world, the Orient Express has become renowned as one of the world's great passenger trains.

Apr 6, 2009 - Terry Long

Maglev or magnetic levitation is a transportation method that suspends and propels a vehicle, usually a train, very quickly along a guide way.

Apr 6, 2009 - Terry Long

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.

Feb 20, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Kansas City Southers Holiday Express Trains delivers Christmas Cheer and joy throughout its service area with a decorated train, entertainment and spirit of giving.

Nov 22, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Canadian Pacific makes an annual run of Christmas Cheer on the Holiday Train, which transports entertainment and bright lights through Alberta and British Columbia.

Nov 21, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is brightly decorated with lights as it travels across the provinces of Canada with the message Christmas spirit and generosity.

Nov 20, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Brightly decorated Canadian Pacific Trains powers through the provinces of Canada and are sight to behold as they transport merriment and entertainment across the land.

Nov 20, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is a brightly lit, highly decorated train that travels through the Midwest United States and entertains at stops along the route.

Nov 19, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Canadian Pacific's Holiday Train travels through the northeastern United States bringing entertainment, holiday cheer and the Christmas sprit of giving.

Nov 19, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Vintage trains that once served mining camps travel the scenic Rocky Mountains in the Denver area. Travel historic railroads for a family friendly excursion.

Oct 29, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Historic trains offers scenic rides to the high peaks in the Colorado Springs area. Vintage train rides are a family friendly excursion with spectacular scenery.

Oct 29, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Scenic trains in the Colorado Rockies offer rides in vintange passenger cars pulled by historic diesel or steam locomotives. Sit back and enjoy spectacular scenery.

Oct 29, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Vintage railways offer excursions on historic trains powered by steam locomotives and electric trolley, which are fun and educational for the entire family.

Oct 13, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Wilmington & Western Railroad in Delaware is a historic rail line that goes back 140 years. Vintage trains offer family friendly excursions to delight kids and adults.

Oct 5, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Vintage railroads offer scenic excursions through the magnificent Adirondacks of Upstate New York. Train rides on historic railways are terrific family entertainment.

Oct 5, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Ride vintage trains on historic rails through the spectacular scenery of the Catskills Mountains in Upstate New York. Family friendly excursions are a piece of history.

Oct 4, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Family friendly vintage trains offer a touch of nostalgia for the golden era of rail travel while visiting a city famous for baseball, Cooperstown in Upstate New York,

Oct 4, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

HIstoric Arcade and Attica Railroad offers scenic excursions through Western New York State. Ride the rails for a memorable family outing or special occasion.

Oct 3, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Vintage trains offer scenic tours and themes for family friendly fun on passenger cars pulled by historic steam locomotives and diesel engines in Western Pennsylvania.

Oct 2, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Experience the romance of rail travel on historic trains powered by vintage steam locomotives and powerful diesel engines in central Pennsylvania.

Oct 2, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Passenger excursions on the historic rails of Eastern Pennsylvania offer family friendly entertainment for kids and adults during a scenic tour through the countryside.

Oct 2, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Autumn in New England is famed for the colorful fall foliage and stunning scenery. Vintage railroads travel through the scenic country side for color tours & Santa Trains

Sep 28, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Vintage trains offer passage along the railway for New England fall color tours in New Hampshire. Historic engines and passenger cars take the family for a scenic tour.

Sep 27, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

The Star Clipper Dinner Trains offers a full schedule of entertainment on their fall line up of murder mysteries, music, Halloween, Christmas and New Year Excursions.

Sep 27, 2008 - 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.

Sep 27, 2008 - 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.

Sep 27, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Running wooden cars pulled by animal or human power on a grooved granite road perhaps the ancient Greeks invented a railroad to carry ships overland.

Jun 25, 2007 - John Crandall

His air brakes and other railroad signal and safety inventions made rail transport faster, safer, and more efficient.

Jun 5, 2007 - John Crandall

Businesses having a large number of customers can dramatically increase profits with small changes to the price. This simple economic fact led to railroad regulation.

Apr 7, 2007 - John Crandall

How we measure time became more and more important as transportation technology became faster and more sophisticated.

Mar 26, 2007 - John Crandall

Roundhouses were very important to steam railways. They were both maintainance facilities, and turnaround points.

Mar 17, 2007 - John Crandall

What do these two seemingly unrelated transportation pipelines have in common?

Dec 5, 2006 - John Crandall

The West Point Foundry, produced two early locomotives.

Jul 21, 2006 - John Crandall

Early Steam Transportation Mogul

Jul 20, 2006 - John Crandall

The John Bull is probably the most famous, and definitely the only one still operational, of the early steam locomotives.

Jul 19, 2006 - 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.

Jul 15, 2006 - John Crandall