Some Durango-area residents say the train whistle is louder this summer compared with previous years, but the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad says the historic sound is unchanged. Durango ...

HUNDREDS OF FOLKS MADE THEIR WAY OUT TO VAN BUREN TO CHECK OUT UNION PACIFIC'S BIG BOY NO. 4014' ? THE WORLD'S ONLY OPERATING BIG BOY STEAM LOCOMOTIVE. "It was neat to see something that is part of ...

Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will be making a whistle stop in Oroville on its coast-to-coast tour celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

Question: I’m curious about why trains use a Morse code signal when approaching crossings. Answer: For anyone confused by that question, next time you’re waiting at a railroad crossing listen to the ...