Compared to their traditional reciprocating rod-driven counterparts, geared steam locomotives can be seen as “oddballs” to ...

Roper's cabinet-maker father encouraged him to work with his hands, and by the age of 14, he had already built stationary and locomotive engines, a testament to his early interest and talent in ...

It also withdrew a rule that would have prevented locomotive engines older than 23 years from operating starting in 2030 while promoting zero-emissions technology to transport freight. The other ...

THE HIGHWAY — When I was driving to Boulder late one night, a mountain lion stepped out of the darkness and walked right toward our car. Seemingly unconcerned by our presence, it approached the ...

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