The famous Union Pacific Big Boy was the heaviest steam locomotive ever built when it became operational in the 1940s. An icon of the American railroads, it was retired from service in 1959 as the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS – Big Boy No. 4014, one of the ...

The LNER Class A4 earned its place in history as the fastest steam locomotive ever built, with its sleek, aerodynamic design and record-setting run in 1938. In this video, we explore its engineering, ...

Marlin Uhirch has been preserving the legacy and work of Uhrich Locomotives. In Strasburg, Uhrich Locomotive Works has been around since 1948. Functioning originally as a steam locomotive shop, ...

On Saturday, May 13, visitors to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Southeast Portland can take a ride on an 111-year-old steam locomotive. Nowadays, most trains are electric or diesel-powered, but ...

FORT WORTH, Texas — A 1.2-million-pound "Big Boy" locomotive returned Thursday to Fort Worth, delighting railfans who traveled from across the state to see the 83-year-old relic. The Union Pacific Big ...

Union Pacific Railroad has released the full tour stop schedule for its record-breaking steam-powered locomotive this summer and fall. The Heartland of America Tour will feature Big Boy No. 4014 ...

SUGARCREEK — The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum has received the 2025 Significant Achievement Award – Steam from the HeritageRail Alliance for the cosmetic restoration of the Bessemer & Lake Erie No.

DENVER (KDVR) — The world’s largest operating steam locomotive, known as Big Boy No. 4014, is coming back to Colorado — and this time, it’s bringing a friend. Union Pacific, a railroad company, ...

DENVER (KDVR) — The world’s largest operating 1.2 million-pound steam locomotive is coming back to Colorado. The locomotive, known as Big Boy No. 4014, is 1.2 million pounds and 132 feet long, about ...

The introduction of several advanced, efficient, and more robust power options over the years has largely overshadowed steam engine technology. However, it was a revolutionary technology that, upon ...

Iconic steam locomotives will be showcased at a popular railway event. The Autumn Steam Gala is returning to The Watercress Line from October 3 to 5. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the ...