Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with World’s Largest Steam Locomotive in Philadelphia

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with World’s Largest Steam Locomotive in Philadelphia

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Why everyone wants to see Big Boy, the world's largest locomotive, in action

If you know where to look, it’s hard to miss Big Boy. Western Pennsylvanians are staking out their spots to see Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014, the...

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern celebrate America’s 250th with world’s largest steam locomotive

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. — Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 took center stage in Philadelphia on July 4th as tens of thousands gathered for the America250 Block Party, commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary. “Celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary in Philadelphia is truly spectacular and there’s no better way to honor this milestone than with the world’s largest operating steam locomotive – a reflection of rail’s role in building …

Historic Big Boy steam locomotive to roll through central Pennsylvania

History buffs and railroad enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity this week as the legendary Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 makes its way through central Pennsylvania during a cross-country tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The world’s largest operating steam locomotive is scheduled to travel through the region on July 7 after departing King of