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About four years ago, Keith Bass and Aaron McCreight took a trip to Southern Louisiana to buy a tractor. As any mechanically ...

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Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Stirling engines, which have been around for centuries, leverage temperature differentials in a gas to do light mechanical work. A new study ...

The Northern Central Railway of York's 1860s-replica steam engine, known as the William H. Simpson No. 17, will returned to its home in New Freedom Nov. 19 after successfully completing an inspection.

NEW FREEDOM, Pa. — After spending the last two years out of service, the William H. Simpson No. 17 steam locomotive has returned home to York County, Northern Central Railway of York announced. Built ...

Chevrolet's most iconic vehicles ever made include industry legends like the Corvette, Camaro, and Bel Air. The famous bowtie logo has been around for over a century, and Chevy's LS series of V8 ...

Valve has announced a brand new VR headset. It's called the Steam Frame, and it's set to launch next year. While pricing is not yet confirmed, I've been to Valve HQ to try it out and get all the ...

Rolls-Royce is ditching diesel for methanol with its new maritime engine, described as the world's first high-speed marine engine in its performance class to operate exclusively on pure wood alcohol ...

Corliss Jean Toone, age 75, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She finally graduated from her lengthy battle with Leukemia.

SABINE COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - A Deep East Texas group is on a mission to preserve and relocate a nearly 100-year-old specialized train car. “It’s really important to see how we got where we are,” said ...