Versatility is a single word that sums up the Mikado-type steam locomotive. This 2-8-2 wheel arrangement became the "one size fits all" in terms of mass usage across North America's railroads.

There are steam locomotives, and then there’s “Big Boy.” At 604 tons and 132 feet long and with a 4-8-8-4-wheel arrangement, it is the largest, most powerful steam locomotive in the world.

The key to articulated steam locomotives involves two separate ... of superheaters made the Mallet of any size and wheel arrangement a welcome sight along main lines, short lines, and logging ...

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 ...

The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway will open this year’s operating season on Easter weekend, with three steam locomotives running ...