Keeping the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, Union Pacific Big Boy 4014, running is no small feat. A crew of 12 operates and maintains the 1.2-million-pound, 133-foot-long ...

Wabtec’s FLXdrive Heavy Haul locomotive, the world’s first 100% battery-electric heavy-haul locomotive for mainline service, is headed to Australia to transport iron ore. Iron ore mining company Roy ...

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ELECTRIC. CONSTRUCTION STARTS NEXT WEEK. HAPPENING TODAY. THE WORLD’S LARGEST OPERATING STEAM LOCOMOTIVE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ITS HISTORIC COAST TO COAST TOUR IN CELEBRATION OF AMERICA’S 250TH ...

Thousands of people gathered to watch the world's largest operating steam locomotive chug through Pennsylvania for the first time as part of a coast-to-coast tour celebrating America's 250th ...

Hirect, a premier global manufacturer of heavy-duty electrical and power electronic components for rolling stock, today announced the successful integration and first loaded test run of its 6,000 HP ...

Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, is drawing crowds as it makes its first East Coast tour ahead of America's 250th birthday.

Ed Dickens is leading the Union Pacific Steam Team's 7,000-mile journey, touring the Big Boy No. 4014, all to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

You may be surprised to learn that, when you look at a massive, modern locomotive hauling miles of freight, you are looking at an electric vehicle. Contemporary locomotives have huge electric traction ...

The Big Boy Reunion at Steamtown National Historic Site of two of the largest steam locomotives will bring a big boost in tourism to Scranton and the region.