To demonstrate that the technology was fit for purpose and to select between the various competing options, on April 25, 1829, the L&MR Treasurer, Henry Booth, issued a challenge to ‘all Engineers and ...

While the structure of the models are entirely made from matchsticks, Graeme noted how he was resourceful when it came to creating finer details like cannon balls which he made from ball bearings from ...

China and Japan have won the high-speed train race. With bullet trains crisscrossing the Asian supercontinent, it has made the grandfather of rail, the UK look as slow as the rocket. Why does the UK ...

5 Wiganers are sometimes referred to as “pie-eaters”. The name is said to date from the 1926 General Strike, when Wigan miners were starved back to work before their counterparts in surrounding towns ...

It is 200 years since Stephenson's engine made the first passenger journey and Alstom is opening its site to the public in ...

No. 1 Michigan State rallied for two goals in the third period to beat the Wisconsin Badgers 4-3 on Thursday at Munn Ice ...

The Edmonton Oilers snuck out a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night at Rogers Place, but there wasn’t much time to enjoy it, as the boys were right back to work in the late slot on Hockey ...

Metro Detroit’s first Raising Cane’s restaurant is scheduled to open Feb. 4 at 44250 Ford Road just east of Sheldon Road in ...

From heritage train rides this weekend to trails, offers and treats into January, here's a pick of ways to keep that festive ...

A new wave of non-alcoholic drinks work as well for the sober curious as they do health hunters. Hannah Coates takes the ...