Big Boy No. 4041, the world's largest steam locomotive, is returning to the rails this spring in honor of America's 250th ...

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will travel coast-to-coast in commemoration of the semiquincentennial.

The world's largest steam locomotive will embark on a coast-to-coast tour celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Here's the ...

Norfolk Southern’s announcement marks the latest push by the company to upgrade its fleet. In the background, Norfolk ...

Norfolk Southern’s proposed merger with Union Pacific would eliminate the Atlanta brand. But it won’t leave Midtown, CEO says.

Norfolk Southern and Progress Rail to upgrade 96 DC-traction locomotives to AC, part of a fleet transformation strengthening operations and supporting sustainable shipping. The post Norfolk Southern ...

A storied piece of Americana celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the railroads begins later this month with four public display days and numerous whistle-stops in a three-state swing. The Big Boy ...

In “The Tempest,” Shakespeare wrote, “what’s past is prologue,” meaning history sets the context for the present and dictates future events. Except, apparently, when it comes to transcontinental ...

Rail enthusiasts around the country are gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime event as Union Pacific’s legendary steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, embarks on th ...

Big Boy also will pass through Elko on April 6 on its way to California, but won't have public access during the stop.

Shippers this week cheered the Surface Transportation Board’s proposal to boost rail competition, while railroads offered a range of nuanced responses to limit how future rate cases should be ...