The Story Behind Train Dreams’ Tale of a Man Left Behind by American Progress

It doesn’t take that much longer to read Train Dreams than to watch Bentley’s film, but literature offers a dexterity of ...
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This Historic Steam Train Through the Rockies Has Some of the Best Foliage Views in the U.S.—and It's the Longest and Highest Steam Railroad in America

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is North America’s highest and longest steam train. Fall is the most popular time to ride, with peak foliage expected from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3. Few experiences ...

York County nonprofit's 1860s-replica steam engine ready to return to service after year-long, thorough inspection

After a $500,000 overhaul, the William H. Simpson No. 17 steam engine is back to enchant York County's holiday season ...
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John Wayne and the American Freedom Train

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 ...
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News photo: Minnesota Commercial introduces America 250 locomotive

Minnesota Commercial Railway has joined the growing number of railroads with locomotives commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in 2026, introducing B23-7 No. 76 in red, white, and ...
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Austin Steam Train Association focuses on historical preservation facilitated by volunteers

The nonprofit railroad in Central Texas brings year-long nostalgia with a range of excursions and restored vintage train cars ...