Missouri Pacific history is easier to understand if the railroad is considered in three parts: the lines west of St. Louis, ...

Of the three main types, the grand total of geared steam locomotives built in the U.S. topped out at around 4,500. Despite ...

It wasn't until 1902 when the first 4-6-2s for U.S. railroads were delivered to the Missouri ... a Pacific. On an international scale, two of arguably the most famous steam locomotives in the ...

Union Pacific announced on June 17 that its legendary steam locomotive will embark on an ... Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma ...

Union Pacific Railroad’s “Challenger” No. 3985, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will stop in Shakopee as part of a five-state, 1,750-mile tour from Cheyenne, Wyo., to ...