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Model steam engines have intrigued hackers and makers for over 100 years. Many of us have seen old steam engine models up for sale at garage sales and various internet auction sites. The problem with ...

One of the world’s largest steam locomotives stopped in Covina on Sunday as it embarked on a journey to be restored as a living piece of history. Hundreds of train enthusiasts greeted and sent off the ...

EAST GREENWICH — Billows of smoke and steam hovered over the Yankee Steam-Up at the New England Wireless and Steam Museum last Saturday, attracting a large crowd despite an overcast sky. The smoke was ...

This week’s Pete’s Pick of the Week carries a historical theme: We’re talking about two over-a-century-in-age tractors and an antique Case steam engine bringing in notable returns on the used farm ...

In a photograph dated April 26, 1908, with arms crossed and a stern expression, a young Howard Folker, conductor and engineer, stood with a railroad crew in front of the Shay No. 7 steam engine that ...

If you’re looking for a way to let the kids get hand-ons with science this is a perfect example of how to do it. [Erich] wanted to help out with his 7-year-old’s science project. They decided to build ...

A model steam engine or toy workbench won’t guarantee a child will pursue a technical career. On the other hand, it can’t hurt and might be a lot of fun besides. So here are some toys and kits that ...