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THERE’ S a little corner of England that’s bringing the epic tale of Britain to life every Saturday over the summer – and I ...
The United States of America is a product of Britain, fueled by the bold practitioners of Enlightenment thought. All the ...
The train is set to be axed in a cost-cutting drive, and it has a long history in the north-east having previously been used ...
A rare opportunity to see the world's last steam-powered weaving shed come to life is happening this week in Burnley.
A heritage railway charity is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Thomas with a 14-mile "big birthday adventure" train trip. The famous talking steam engine character was created by the Reverend W ...
Most people believe that Thomas Savery, a British engineer, was the one who invented the steam engine that later led to the Industrial Revolution. But is that really true?
Humanity sought to harness steam power as early as 200 B.C.E. Still, it was not until 1712 that Thomas Newcomen's atmospheric engine unlocked the technology that led to the first powered ...
People gathered from far and wide to see the 35005 Canadian Pacific make its triumphant return to the rails on March 19. Crowds clamoured to see the beautifully and meticulously restored steam giant ...
The historic steam engine from the former Spaghetti Warehouse in Columbus, Ohio has been successfully removed and shipped to Chattanooga, where it will become part of the personal collection of Cok… ...
British Engines group is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (February 10-16) by hosting a series of business initiatives and events this week to shine a spotlight on young apprenticeship ...
Pioneers like Thomas Newcomen and James Watt created ever-improving steam engines.  Over time, horses fell by the wayside as people took to this new mode of transportation. Railroads began ...