Articles related to "Steam Locomotives"

Almost 50 years after the last mainline steam locomotive was built in Britain a brand-new express steam engine - the Tornado - is hauling regular services.

The miniature steam locomotive became the big tourist attraction ride in the early 20th century. Almost all amusement parks had at least one engine.

The John Bull was an English-built steam locomotive operated in the United States during the 19th Century.

Enjoy "El Paseo Turistico" through Patagonia on a one hundred-year-old steamtrain, and visit the train museum and workshop of Henschell and Baldwin steam locomotives.

Kids of all ages will enjoy the excitement of a trip on Australia's oldest steam train, taking in spectacular rainforest views and some quaint old towns along the way.

Riding the rails on historic steam locomotives in the U.S., Canada, South America, Europe and China.

Scenic trains in the Colorado Rockies offer rides in vintange passenger cars pulled by historic diesel or steam locomotives. Sit back and enjoy spectacular scenery.

Hop on the White Pass & Yukon Rail Route for remnants of the Klondike Gold Rush, whether from an Alaskan cruise vacation or various pick up points.

The Science Museum has numerous hands-on working displays from the Victorian Bathroom to the Space Age. Many activities for children.

Wilmington & Western Railroad in Delaware is a historic rail line that goes back 140 years. Vintage trains offer family friendly excursions to delight kids and adults.

Passenger excursions on the historic rails of Eastern Pennsylvania offer family friendly entertainment for kids and adults during a scenic tour through the countryside.

Roundhouses were very important to steam railways. They were both maintainance facilities, and turnaround points.

An enterprising group of enthusiasts maintains a link with one of Britain's earliest railway lines.

Vintage railways offer excursions on historic trains powered by steam locomotives and electric trolley, which are fun and educational for the entire family.

Vintage trains offer scenic tours and themes for family friendly fun on passenger cars pulled by historic steam locomotives and diesel engines in Western Pennsylvania.

The railway age is generally thought to have started with the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railroad in the 19th Century.

During World War I, the British railway network was placed under the command of the Railway Operation Division of the British War Office.

The museum shows how London's transport system has developed from sedan chairs in the 1800s to the latest generation of trams, trains and buses of the present day.

James Good's Foundry in Toronto produced the first steam locomotive made in Canada. The 'Toronto' pulled carriages on the Ontario, Simcoe and Huron Railroad

I have an old travel writing pal who has vast experience of tramping round obscure and forgotten places and writing about them.

Nostalgic for steam trains? Visit the Midland Railway Center in Ripley, UK and enjoy a steam locomotive ride. Thomas the Tank Engine is there too for the children.

Steam turbine locomotives were a specialized form of steam locomotive that transmitted motive power from the boiler to the wheels through the use of a steam turbine.

Experience the romance of rail travel on historic trains powered by vintage steam locomotives and powerful diesel engines in central Pennsylvania.

HIstoric Arcade and Attica Railroad offers scenic excursions through Western New York State. Ride the rails for a memorable family outing or special occasion.

New York City's Pennsylvania Station is a major rail transport hub on the East Coast of the United States.

Nine "Great Little Trains of Wales" offer an opportunity to enjoy beautiful Welsh scenery and travel on a narrow gauge steam railway at the same time.

The Oregon Zoo is enchanting any time of year, but during the winter holidays it becomes a place of magic, glowing with a million lights.

With over one billion aspen trees, Colorado's fall color rivals any in the country. Take an easy autumn foliage drive from Denver to see the spectacular mountain scenery.

Although various steam motion devices had been known since the time of Hero of Alexandria. This new invention would replace horses with horsepower.

Brief biography of French composer Arthur Honegger, a neo-classicist known for "Le Roi David" and "Pacific 231."

A suitcase of Pilsner? You bet- Steam Whistle Brewery brings you a twelve pack, a recipe and some news that will send you reeling!

Places in & around Calgary where family visitors can have pleasant authentic western Canadian historical experiences without mobs, noise & hucksterism.

Toronto is one of Canada's most expensive cities but not everything here costs a fortune. Here are a few of the local's favourite cheap spots in the downtown core.

There are many great family oriented attractions within a short car ride from Lake Tahoe.

Within the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park, in the northwestern United States lie over 300 geysers. This is about two-thirds of those found on the entire earth.

Vintage trains that once served mining camps travel the scenic Rocky Mountains in the Denver area. Travel historic railroads for a family friendly excursion.

Every year the township of Maitland has a steam engine celebration weekend. Come and visit one of the favourite family activities in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.

After WWII the American Federal Government took over road building from the States. An impressive road system resulted, but at what price?

Families traveling to London will find many unique museums to entertain and educate children.

To most people New York means the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Macey's Bloomingdale's and Broadway. But there's a lot more to New York than the Big Apple

Brothers Robert and Bruce Wheatley share their passion for the Age of Steam in this stunning collection of black and white photographs taken on Australian railways.

Vintage railroads operate fall color tours and Santa Trains this autumn in Wisconsin. Scenic excursions in Wisconsin Dells and East Troy are fun for the entire family.

The historical mining ghost-town of Sandon, in south central BC, western Canada, shone awhile as a popular tourist attraction. Now it's a dump. Literally. What happened?

In as much as the railroad tamed the American West, today it's possible to climb aboard a train and, step back in time and rediscover the history and culture of The West.

Historic trains offers scenic rides to the high peaks in the Colorado Springs area. Vintage train rides are a family friendly excursion with spectacular scenery.

As it gets hotter outside, people in Canada like to grab a cold, frosty beer. But beer as good as the Steam Whistle's Pilsner isn't just for drinking!

In Scottsdale, Arizona the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park beckons train enthusiasts. A railroad museum, antique carousel and realistic train rides attract families.

Hill City, South Dakota, is the oldest existing city in Pennington county. It's a town steeped history, from the buildings, to the steam powered 1880 train locomotive.

News that the British government is planning to build a new high-speed rail line between London and Scotland recalls a great speed contests of the steam railway age.

Because people are willing to create and test products, we all benefit from inventions. Learn when some popular inventions were discovered and how to research them more.