Which engine? I have been an American Flyer guy since 1948, starting when I was just three years old. I’ve developed quite a large collection of Flyer engines. I enjoy both postwar Gilbert products ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — As soon as the end of next year, Nashvillians could once again hear a distinct whistle that once rang through Music City as locomotive No. 576 pulled passengers and freight ...

This collection consists of Engine Registers and Engine Order Books. The Engine Registers list all locomotives built by the company from 1833 through 1956. They provide information on the purchasing ...

In the January 1949 issue, Popular Mechanics witnessed the end of the steam locomotive era as the American Locomotive Company, in its 100th year of operation (when combined with the history of its pre ...

The ‘Deltic’ diesel locomotive was introduced just over 70 years ago and the type went on to have a strong connection with ...

The last five years have witnessed a revival of early day activities at the railroad shops operated here for more than half a century by the Chicago and North Western Railway. Purchased from the ...