Update: Big Boy train makes its 1st central Pa. stop before cheering crowds: photos LEBANON — Massive crowds came out Tuesday to witness a once-in-a-lifetime moment in railroad history. People crowded ...

Hello! Today, I would like to talk about my trip in June to see the Big Boy, the largest operational steam locomotive in the ...

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The “Big Boy,” the largest operating steam locomotive, is set to roll through the region in just over a month, drawing excitement from train enthusiasts. Many people have ...

The 1.2 million-pound train still has a few stops left on its first coast-to-coast tour. By Laura Baisas Published Jul 14, 2026 3:01 PM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) More information ...

Big Boy, the largest operating steam-powered train in the world, drew thousands of spectators to downtown Lebanon on Tuesday as it made one of its scheduled stops during a cross-country tour ...

The countdown is on for the Hornell arrival of the world's largest steam locomotive. Union Pacific's famed Big Boy No. 4014 will make a whistle stop in the Maple City on Thursday, June 11 as part of ...

With ground-rattling roars from its whistle and trailing a stream of black smoke, the world’s largest operating steam engine — known as Big Boy — pulled in to the Tamaqua Railroad Station on Thursday ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – One special train made a rare appearance at Great Overland Station Topeka Thursday. Topekans gathered to catch a glimpse of Union Pacific’s (UP) famous No. 4014 steam locomotive. The ...

Big Boy rounds the bend and is greeted by thousands of fans during a Whistle Stop in Leetsdale. [Eleanor Bailey] The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 received A’s all around as the 85-year-old, ...