For nearly half of the nation's history, the steam locomotive was the outstanding symbol for progress and power. It was the literal engine of the Industrial Revolution, and it played an instrumental role in putting the United States on the world stage. While the steam locomotive's basic principle of operation is simple, designers and engineers honed these concepts into 100-mph passenger trains and 600-ton behemoths capable of hauling mile-long freight...

For train enthusiasts, model railroaders, and history buffs, hop aboard this tour of North American railroads, both great and obscure. Few images speak as clearly of a time and a place as a dramatic black-and-white photograph of an American steam locomotive powering through that storied era of railroad history. All the new photographs in this beautiful book meticulously recreate that original style, capturing the bygone age of steam rail against...

How railroads move Americas tonnage.

Travel around the world for a glimpse at the most scenic and interesting routes on the planet. Head to Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and more exotic places in this special 6-disc collection! Ride the quaint trains in England and on Scotland s romantic Isle of Mull. Then board the spectacular Fléche D or and travel from Calais to Paris, France, before heading to Australia for some massive steamers on a broad gauge line. Next, see the beautiful...

Story and illustrations of the demise of the steam locomotive.

The Union Pacific Challenger No. 3985 is the largest and most powerful steam engine in the world and the last locomotive of its class still operating. Meet the people who keep this giant running and hear about the rise and fall of steam power.

A look at steam locomotive powered historic railroads featured on the PBS series America's historic steam railroads. Includes Georgetown Loop Railroad, Grand Canyon Railway, Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow-gauge Railroad, California Western Railroad, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, New Hampshire steam railroads (Mt. Washington Cog Railway, Conway Scenic Railroad, White Mountain Central Railroad), Strasburg Railroad, Cass Scenic Railroad, Illinois...