The 1944 engine glistens as steam swirls and envelopes its body. Inside, train engineer Robert Franzen, of Sylva, N.C., keeps an eye on water levels and gives a few playful tugs on the whistle -- a ...

Steam trains were one of the most powerful vehicles of their time, capable of pulling hundreds of cars in one go. Their sheer size, speed, and weight are mesmerizing to think about and captivating to ...

The introduction of several advanced, efficient, and more robust power options over the years has largely overshadowed steam ...