Many Americans of Generation X and older will recall the red, white, and blue American Freedom Train that was a centerpiece of America’s glorious Bicentennial celebration. But few know that the ...

Steam trains, 19th century railways, and majestic redwood forests are all part of America’s unique national treasure. What better way to celebrate each of them than by bringing them together in one ...

When it comes to the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, those familiar likely are thanks to either the history books, or the ...

Tracks Ahead is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and ...

As the summer season heats up ahead of the United States’ 250th birthday, so does the lineup of large mainline locomotives that will be in steam to mark the occasion. However, it wouldn’t hurt to ...

The Santa Fe 2926 rolled down the tracks under its own steam power after an ambitious 20-year volunteer-run restoration. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for ...

CLEVELAND - The American Freedom Train Foundation 250 has canceled plans to field a train exhibition similar to the U.S. Bicentennial American Freedom Train of 1975-76, according to a statement from ...

Ding-ding-ding. Clackety clack. WHOOOOOOT! Noises, first and foremost, are what people remember about trains. Not for nothing is "choo-choo" one of the first words most kids learn to say — somewhere ...

There are many reasons to visit Durango. Some travelers make their way to this part of southwest Colorado for the outdoor adventures—the whitewater rafting, the skiing, the hiking and stargazing in ...