Early traffic lights had only red and green, which unsurprisingly made intersections rather chaotic. Who invented the yellow ...

This picture comes from Frank Dumbleton, who plays a major role in the running of Didcot Railway Centre. As you can see, it shows a steam-hauled freight train crossing the bridge on its way north on a ...

It is no accident that this world-conquering machine should have had its genesis here. In the 1860s, London was by far the biggest city on the planet, with a population close to four million. It was ...

Learn how to properly operate and repair the Lionel 151 Semaphore. This short covers basic operation, common issues, wiring tips, and simple fixes to keep this classic railroad accessory working ...

In the mid-1930s, a dangerous Illinois Central railroad crossing in Grenada, Mississippi, had claimed too many lives. Local ...

Railway safety has vastly improved for motor vehicles, but reducing the risk of collisions with pedestrians is much trickier.

The real-life story of how railroad veterans, first responders, and sheer nerve prevented an unimaginable catastrophe.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This battery-powered signal lantern ...

Norfolk Southern marked a milestone on Tuesday morning when its first New England double-stack train arrived in Ayer, Mass., ...

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China Railway Signal & Communication Corporation Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides rail transportation control system solutions in China and internationally. It operates through three ...