Michael Moore, 65, of the Ellicott City, Maryland-based Aikenback Live Steamers, who provides the tracks for the live steam trains during the annual event, concurred with the youngster’s sentiment.

The vintage steam-powered locomotive — the largest in the world — attracted about 45,000 people during a West Chicago stop in 2019, which was part of a larger tour.

“If you stood next to a live steam engine, you could swear it's a living, breathing being. They're like alive, basically, and they each have personalities," locomotive shop mechanic, Vincent ...

Steam Over Spencer: A Live Steam Model Train event is taking place on March 6-8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Come experience several large operating model train displays featuring scale model locomotives ...

LAKE LINDEN, MI – This 1915 locomotive sat silently for years. Now, it’s chugging back to life. The Houghton County Historical Society has restored and recertified the Calumet & Hecla Mine #3 ...