WTOP’s Nick Iannelli explores the beginnings of modern energy in America and the 19th century, when wood, water and muscle powered the nation.

Constructed in 1864, the Wellington Foundry rose as the village transitioned from a pioneer settlement to an established agricultural hub. Local farms were expanding, soil was being worked harder, and ...

A piece of Maine maritime history has been relocated to Rockland after being on display for nearly four decades. The Sail, ...

Fireman Christian Mosher is pictured in the window of the La Crosse and Southeastern Railroad’s locomotive No. 2. The La ...

This upcoming season, Dollywood will no longer be home to coal-powered trains. This change is expected to make the ...

This project began as a pile of machined parts and raw materials. Each component was carefully shaped, fitted, and aligned to ensure smooth motion. After assembling the piston, crankshaft, and ...

Officials with UK-based power systems developer Rolls-Royce said the company is launching a new modular solution for gas engine power plants. The group on February 10 said the engines are designed to ...

If you ever want to start an argument between diesel enthusiasts, just bring up the topic of the 6.7 Cummins and PowerStroke diesel engines and see the sparks fly. It's a rivalry as old as time itself ...

Shares of Caterpillar, the maker of mining and construction machinery, are up more than 30% since year-end, making it the biggest contributor to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. WSJ’s Jonathan Weil ...

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 toy steam engine was made by the ...

Modern diesel engine development has increased engine efficiency and decreased NOx and particulate matter emissions. This video will focus on several questions: What is diesel fuel? How do diesel ...

Each has its own pros and cons, and knowing them can help simplify your purchasing choices. What’s the difference between V6 and V8 engines, and is a V8 better than a V6? As the names suggest, both ...