New British steam engine up and running DARLINGTON, England, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Britain's first new steam locomotive built since 1966 rode the rails for the first time Friday.

The steam engines were built in the UK and shipped over to Sierra Leone during the middle of the 20th century. It's hoped their restoration will attract foreign tourists and investment to the region.

An iconic British steam train featured in Paddington 2 and Top Gear has become the first ever to be 'future-proofed' amid a wider plot to remove much-loved traditional traffic signals.

The restored British steam engine — named for the American war hero and former president — is being rededicated this weekend as part of an updated World War II exhibit at the Ashwaubenon museum.

There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast than the sight of a steam locomotive. The original main-line rail propulsion technology still clings on in a few pl… ...

In turn, that is jeopardizing the future of some of Britain's living and breathing museums, the country's heritage railway lines powered by coal, fire and steam. From Southwestern England, special ...

The Kew Bridge Steam Museum in London has the largest working Cornish Steam Engine in the World. It was actually built for the site to pump water to West London and started work on the 30th May 1846.

Mr Bowsher believes that until then, designers could look to Inspiration for a different take on good old steam. The key to its potential is the difference between internal and external combustion ...

Great Western Railway's King Class locomotive King William IV near Teignmouth in 1935. Royal Mail has published a new set of stamps to celebrate British steam engines. The six stamps have been ...

The team behind the Inspiration and the British Steam Car challenge hopes break the current, 101 year old record of 127.659mph (1906). American Bob Barber hit 145.607mph in 1985 but it was a ...

Great Western Railway's King Class locomotive King William IV near Teignmouth in 1935. Royal Mail has published a new set of stamps to celebrate British steam engines. The six stamps have been ...