Big Boy No. 4014’s Western Pennsylvania Stop: Where to park, how to see it
Updated: 11:08 AM EDT Jul 9, 2026
The world’s largest operating steam locomotive is slowly approaching Western Pennsylvania. Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will travel through Allegheny County and make a whistle stop in Leetsdale on July 11 as it continues on its coast-to-coast tour to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The locomotive is expected to arrive at 1st Street/Avenue A and Ferry Street at 6:15 p.m. It has a departure time of 6:45 p.m.Big Boy will also stop in Conway in Beaver County, however, that stop will not have public access. Parking in LeetsdaleThere is no designated public parking. Officials say vehicles are not allowed to park or idle on the following roads: Ohio River Boulevard, the Overpass Bridge, and First Street. Drivers should expect heavy traffic. Park where there is availability and where it is permitted. Public TransportationPRT line 14 allows riders to get to Leetsdale. You can check the PRT schedule by clicking here. Henle ParkIf you decide to visit Henle Park while in Leetsdale, you are reminded to bring your own chairs and blankets if needed.No tall tents or beach umbrellas are allowed. The splash pad will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. if weather permits. The concession stand will be open and selling pizza and snacks.There will be Port-a-Johns at the park, in addition to the park’s public restrooms. Safety Tips Provided by Union Pacific Stay back at least 25 feet from all railroad tracks. This includes drones.Railroad tracks, trestles, yards and right of way are private property – do not trespass.Never assume tracks are abandoned or inactive – ALWAYS expect a train.Be a safe and considerate driver – do not pace the train.Be Aware of the Environment: While we strive to provide access to all guests, Big Boy is positioned in a working rail environment with uneven walking surfaces that may create difficulty for accessibility.The locomotive has already made stops on the eastern portion of the state, spending June 17 through June 30 at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton.It is set to depart from Scranton at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, when it will make its way toward Jim Thorpe and Reading.During the spring, the Big Boy was in California at the Central Pacific’s Milepost Zero in Sacramento.Looking for the exact track of Big Boy, click here.
The world’s largest operating steam locomotive is slowly approaching Western Pennsylvania.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will travel through Allegheny County and make a whistle stop in Leetsdale on July 11 as it continues on its coast-to-coast tour to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
The locomotive is expected to arrive at 1st Street/Avenue A and Ferry Street at 6:15 p.m. It has a departure time of 6:45 p.m.
Big Boy will also stop in Conway in Beaver County, however, that stop will not have public access.
Parking in LeetsdaleThere is no designated public parking. Officials say vehicles are not allowed to park or idle on the following roads: Ohio River Boulevard, the Overpass Bridge, and First Street. Drivers should expect heavy traffic. Park where there is availability and where it is permitted.
Public Transportation
PRT line 14 allows riders to get to Leetsdale. You can check the PRT schedule by clicking here. Henle ParkIf you decide to visit Henle Park while in Leetsdale, you are reminded to bring your own chairs and blankets if needed.No tall tents or beach umbrellas are allowed. The splash pad will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. if weather permits. The concession stand will be open and selling pizza and snacks.There will be Port-a-Johns at the park, in addition to the park’s public restrooms. Safety Tips Provided by Union Pacific Stay back at least 25 feet from all railroad tracks. This includes drones.Railroad tracks, trestles, yards and right of way are private property – do not trespass.Never assume tracks are abandoned or inactive – ALWAYS expect a train.Be a safe and considerate driver – do not pace the train.Be Aware of the Environment: While we strive to provide access to all guests, Big Boy is positioned in a working rail environment with uneven walking surfaces that may create difficulty for accessibility.
The locomotive has already made stops on the eastern portion of the state, spending June 17 through June 30 at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton.
It is set to depart from Scranton at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, when it will make its way toward Jim Thorpe and Reading.
During the spring, the Big Boy was in California at the Central Pacific’s Milepost Zero in Sacramento.
Looking for the exact track of Big Boy, click here.