A magical Washington train ride takes passengers through forested scenery, vintage railcars, and the kind of old-fashioned ...

'Big Boy' is making a rare multi-state trip to the East, starting in May. The steam engine is 133 feet long and weighs 1.2 million pounds.

The world's biggest steam train will pass through Springfield as it travels the US to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

LUBBOCK, Texas — Throughout history, many up and working trains were once used everywhere around the nation. And members with ...

GCR steam trains will be making their trek to the Grand Canyon about twice a month through October, adding to the fleet of ...

Jim Duncan, a retired city planner, has written more than 600 short histories of Austin businesses. The American-Statesman introduced Duncan and his series, “Jim Duncan’s Austin,” on July 6. This week ...

We take a close look at some of the world’s most iconic locomotives ...

The Grand Canyon Railway is celebrating with more vintage steam departures in 2026. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time ...

This summer, Virginia will become a top destination for passengers wishing to catch a ride behind a legendary steam train. This is not just any steam train – it’s the famed N&W Class J 611, built in ...

Editor’s Note: This is one of multiple stories in ETX View’s 2026 January/February issue that published Jan. 10. To read more stories and view the full digital edition, visit our ETX View homepage.