T1 Trust displays progress in building new steam locomotive
May 14, 2022 · HARRISBURG, Pa. — In the first public showing of the combined cab, boiler shell, and prow of its new streamlined steam engine, No. 5550, the Pennsylvania Railroad T1 Steam Locomotive Trust displayed its progress on a project whose backers hope to …
Steam trains - BBC News
Sep 25, 2024 · Full steam ahead for heritage railway extension. Bala Lake Railway hopes to double passenger numbers by extending the line to the centre of the town. All the latest content about Steam trains...
World’s largest steam locomotive, Big Boy, rattles into Topeka
2 days ago · Anna Kaminski. Fri, October 18, 2024, 12:47 PM PDT · 3 min read. The world’s largest steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, rolls into Topeka on Oct. 17, 2024. (Photo by Anna Kaminski/Kansas Reflector) The train named Big Boy was late. Anticipation and impatience built as 30 minutes passed. Some had been on the edge of the tracks of Great ...
The world’s largest steam locomotive is making rare stops in
Jul 6, 2024 · As part of its “Westward Bound” tour, the world’s largest steam locomotive is coming to Roseville next week — one of only two major display stops the train is making while traveling through...
First passengers to ride newly-built steam train - BBC
May 24, 2024 · A newly-built steam locomotive will carry its first passengers this weekend. Hundreds of steam enthusiasts will experience No. 6880 Betton Grange at the Cotswold Festival of Steam.
Class 60 steam conversion to demonstrate clean freight option - Rail
Jun 24, 2024 · An ambitious plan has been proposed to re-power a Class 60 locomotive using steam. The joint venture between Innovate UK, Eversholt Leasing, Steamology, Arup and Freightliner would entail a redundant ex-BR Type 5 rebuilt with steam generators burning hydrogen, to create a zero-emission heavy freight locomotive.
T1 Trust shows frame and drivers; K4s 1361 tender painted
May 13, 2024 · The Pennsylvania Railroad T1 Steam Locomotive Trust brought the frame and four drivers for its 21st-century recreation of the PRR T1 class of 100-mph streamlined 4-4-4-4 passenger engines, all 52 of which were scrapped.
First passengers to ride newly-built steam train in Cotswolds - BBC
May 24, 2024 · A newly-built steam locomotive will carry its first passengers this weekend. Hundreds of steam enthusiasts will experience No. 6880 Betton Grange at the Cotswold Festival of Steam.
New Betton Grange steam engine to make maiden voyage in Somerset - BBC News
Feb 4, 2024 · Volunteers have now announced a star appearance for the gala celebrations on 16 and 17 March, as Britain's newest steam engine - 6880 Betton Grange - is set to make its maiden voyage on the...
Sheffield's new steam locomotives go on show - BBC
Apr 15, 2023 · A mini-industrial revolution is taking place in Sheffield with two brand-new steam locomotives being built. The project is the brainchild of CTL Seal which usually makes high-tech components...