Historic Big Boy steam locomotive heads east for USA 250 celebration
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The world’s largest operating steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, is leaving its western base for a rare cross‑country trip east to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday, performing a roughly 10‑state tour that includes Omaha, West Chicago, Buffalo, Scranton, Philadelphia, Altoona, Fostoria and St. Louis. Built in 1941 to haul wartime freight and restored in 2019, the 133‑foot, 1.2‑million‑pound engine now tours publicly with viewing spots and a real‑time location tracker from Union Pacific.
- Huge 'Big Boy' train makes a rare trip East. Here's where it's going USA Today
- Union Pacific’s Big Boy to Tour the Northeast for First Time in Honor of America’s 250th Anniversary Union Pacific
- World’s biggest steam engine to visit NW Ohio in June, July Toledo Blade
- Big Boy making Nebraska stops on coast-to-coast tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary WOWT
- 'Big Boy' train set to draw thousands of visitors a day in Scranton this summer WNEP
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