The train had no locomotive ... Part of the practical solution to the problem was the British-invented steam catapult—simpler and with a longer stroke than the pre-war hydraulic and electric ...

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 Rev W Awdry, ...

But few know that the Freedom Train, pulled by a steam locomotive and filled with ... John Warner, who headed up the congressionally created American Revolution Bicentennial Administration ...