BERLIN — Germany’s famed Harz Mountain Railway — a 140-kilometer (87.5-mile) meter-gauge network run by the Harzer ...

[Chris Thorpe] is a model railroading aficionado, and from his earliest memories he was infatuated with the narrow gauge locomotives that plied their odd steel tracks in northern Wales. Of course ...

Versatility is a single word that sums up the Mikado-type steam locomotive. This 2-8-2 wheel arrangement became the "one size fits all" in terms of mass usage across North America's railroads.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the efficiency and capacity of the city's metro system.

The Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program has awarded the EBT Foundation $1.6 million to restore two steel ...

The Shed47 Railway Restoration Group in Dunfermline is aiming to raise £10,000 to bring the historic locomotive from Lathalmond Railway Museum, known as No.29, back to life once more. This final phase ...

Frederick Hihn emigrated to California from Germany in 1849. After starting several businesses in San Francisco and Sacramento, he moved to Santa Cruz in 1851. Hihn had interests in lumber, mining, ...

The historic Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is blowing it's last whistle for the iconic Silverton steam train excursion and closing for the fall. There's only two weeks left to experience ...

In previous years, this popular holiday experience sold out well in advance so people are encouraged to book ahead. “In the ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Look out for special events like Ice Cream Trains and Sunset Express rides on weekend evenings during the warmer months and special "Polar Express" rides during the holiday ...

Historic equipment from the Northumberland Line that were originally set to be sold for scrap have been saved by some ...

As winter is about to settle over India's varied terrains, the country;s railways transform into some captivating seasonal ...