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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Four years is how long Stephen Hook has been working on Steam Locomotive No. 576. “There’s not a square inch on this locomotive that doesn’t take five or 10 hours of work,” ...

ELY, Nev. (KTNV) — In one Nevada community, the history of the American railway is kept alive and well. "Our trains are 100 and 150 years old, and that's what we run. We have people who will reserve ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Collection consists of 202 assembly drawings of locomotives and tenders, prepared to check the clearances and major component parts of the ...

Roanoke was born a railroad town. Once known as Big Lick with a population of a few hundred people, the small community on the western side of the Blue Ridge Mountains in southwestern Virginia was ...

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 ...

True train fans know that steam locomotives offer a unique experience. It's like stepping back to a quieter time — a time when slow travel ruled and every seat provided the best view onboard. Just a ...

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