The Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail just 35 miles south of Waynesboro in Nelson County offers such a beautiful and peaceful excursion through the woods that a casual hiker or bicyclist may not ...

A partnership between the Virginia Scenic Railway and three other organizations will bring the famed Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive back into service for a limited series of ...

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 ...

There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast than the sight of a steam locomotive. The original main-line rail propulsion technology still clings on in a few places, but ...

The smells and sounds of locomotive travel get the audience in the mood for a theatrical adaptation of the beloved children’s book. Credit...Video by Ellie Smith For The New York Times Supported by By ...

The event will mark the 80th anniversary of the publication of the first Thomas book in 1945 A heritage railway charity is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Thomas with a 14-mile "big birthday ...

The evolution of the steam engine is among the milestones in the history of technology, transforming transport, industry, and society. While steam engines and pumps existed from the late 17th century, ...