Using a magnifying glass, Ron Sadusky, of West Mahanoy Twp. looked at an old map of Schuylkill County. “I like history,” said ...

The Schuylkill County-based line is reviving its Iron Horse Rambles, locomotive-driven excursions ... Maroon and Tuscan color scheme of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the cars had been part of the ...

Dan Cupper ALTOONA, Pa. – With the inspection, cleaning and conditioning of the drivers of former Pennsylvania Railroad Class K4s 4-6-2 steam engine No. 1361 by Strasburg Rail Road’s mechanical ...

I dabbled a great deal in narrow gauge modeling over the years, but found U.S. main line Class I railroads more to my taste. I like the operation potential of main lines, with many categories of ...

Experience history at the Ely House Open House on March 2, 2025. Explore a preserved 19th-century home and a historic freight ...

QUESTION: Why is George Stephenson’s Locomotion No. 1 regarded as the first steam locomotive? What about Richard Trevithick’s Penydarren? Stephenson’s Locomotion No. 1 is significant because ...

CN anticipates this initiative to further progress hybrid locomotive technology. Credit: Svetlana123/Shutterstock. Canadian National Railway (CN) has initiated a ...

In a win for railroads, this includes the In-Use Locomotive Regulation. The In-Use Locomotive Regulation that had been up for EPA review would have banned any locomotive that is 23 years or older from ...