The latest is called the Black Pearl, and it is a motorcycle styled after an old steam-powered locomotive. It's not just a pretty shell, however; the Black Pearl is powered by a literal steam engine.

SUNOL — Steam engines are alive, says Ronald Vale. “It sits there and it hisses at you. You hear the whine of the turbo generator. … The air pump will pump. It’s just more alive than a ...

“That’s the sound of America,” said Ross Roland, steam locomotive engineer for the 611. Powered by steam, iconic with its red and gold striping atop a shiny black body, the 611 is a showstopper.

Penned by Time Owen, the new book charters the history of Locomotive No.20, including its 23 years as an ornament in a Barrow school playground.

B1 Mayflower and Black Five steam locomotives wow the crowds as they pull into Portsmouth Harbour. By ron Melton. Engagement Editor. Comment. Published 18th Jul 2019, 13:25 BST.

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A HISTORIC mainline steam locomotive that headed the last British Rail steam train 50 years ago is to haul passenger trains again in Purbeck. Built in 1945, the powerful 74-ton London Midland and ...

A century of steam: Rare locomotive built in 1911 has been reborn following three-year restoration. September 6, 2014 at 1:00 a.m. | Updated September 6, 2014 at 1:01 a.m.

A popular steam locomotive has reached the end of the line after being withdrawn from service after a decade on one of Norfolk's railways. 'Black Prince' - a British Railways BR Standard Class 9F ...