How Modern Steam Engines Work: Advanced Steam Technology Explained

The introduction of several advanced, efficient, and more robust power options over the years has largely overshadowed steam ...

Living Oklahoma takes a wild ride on a rare steam engine, no trainwrecks reported!

The Oklahoma Railway Museum is showing off a steam engine right now! There's still time to see it this weekend.Paul Stephens ...
Popular Mechanics

A Brief History of the Steam Engine

Greek engineer Hero of Alexandria designs the first steam engine; it has a pedestal, an altar, and a rotating ball—but no practical use. French inventor Denis Papin builds a cooker that traps steam ...
The Gazette

Historic steam engine passes through Iowa on Thursday

Iowans look on as Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, rolls into Belle Plaine on Thursday afternoon. The Union Pacific engine is touring Midwestern and Southern ...
Motor Trend

Cyclone Mark V Steam Engine - Cyclone External Combustion Land Speed Racer

Steam engines and diesel engines have a lot in common. First off, they share the same blood, or to put it differently, they both use heat to make mechanical power. Secondly, these combustion brothers ...
WSET

The Queen of Steam hits the tracks for five unforgettable weekends

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Starting Friday, you get a chance to ride on the only remaining steam locomotive in Virginia. The 611 steam locomotive is getting back on track and will go on a ...