The 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, rode a train made specifically for him during his final year of life — after it had already ended.
Read MoreIn the early days of engine building, a pre-Wankel rotary engine powered thousands of aircraft. One of several problems: It spewed castor oil on its pilots.
Read MoreThe United States has an exceptionally long train route spanning across several states. But you can visit more interesting spots if you take a car, instead.
Read MoreThe FAA is clearly furious at the way the military is using lasers right now.
Read MoreThe whole ordeal is a showcase of how hard it is to pass meaningful legislation even in the face of catastrophe.
Read MoreRebuilding customer confidence isn't easy.
Read MoreIf you're out shoveling snow today, remember to bend at the knees.
Read MoreFrom heroic service in World War II to operations in the Middle East, these vessels fought across the world and are now anchored as permanent museums.
Read MoreNaming airports after presidents isn't new or unique, but it typically comes after they've left office or died.
Read MoreThe two 747s that are being overhauled by Boeing to meet Pentagon standards were originally built for a Russian airline that never took the jets.
Read MoreEven people inside the Department of Homeland Security aren't convinced.
Read MoreAn engine is an engine and an alternator is an alternator, right? But not when they're operating in completely different environments like a boat and a car.
Read MoreSince American has a profit-sharing system with its employees, poor overall performance means smaller take-home pay.
Read MoreThe Rimac Nevera R is far from the typical aerobatic practice tool.
Read MoreAll sorts of cars have seen their engines replaced by General Motors' LS small block. Now some enthusiasts are even swapping them into airplanes.
Read MoreIn 1950, GM created the Aerotrain to revolutionize the train industry. But several issues made it awful for passengers to use, and it didn't last long.
Read MoreEverything's going just fine in the most powerful country on Earth, why do you ask?
Read MoreIn the age of technology, many drivers may ignore mile markers or consider them to be useless. However, here's why mile markers remain an essential feature.
Read MoreTrifling details like ownership aren't stopping President Trump from threatening the opening of Canada's Gordie Howe bridge.
Read MoreIn fairness, it's not common for the passenger with the phone out, taking pictures of the cabin, to be an off-duty FAA inspector.
Read MoreIf diesel engines need air for combustion, then how can submarines use them? Here's what you need to know about the clever engineering behind diesel subs.
Read MoreIf you’re ever out at sea and come across a brightly colored plastic boat riddled with bullet holes, chances are it was used by the Navy for target practice.
Read MoreIn the 1950s, a new kind of locomotive made even extreme hills easy for trains to climb. But this extra-powerful engine came with significant downsides.
Read MoreSkarv says the ship will be optimized for lower speeds, so don't expect ammonia-powered ships to cross oceans just yet.
Read MoreRough waters can hamper a boat's ability to go as fast as it possibly can. Even so, some of the world's fastest superyachts can achieve some impressive speeds.
Read MoreThese elderly aircraft were already slated to be pulled out of the air in the next few years anyway; it's now obvious that they should have been pulled already.
Read MoreNew information revealed in the National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report, however, sheds a little more light on what may have caused the crash.
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