Big Boy No. 4014 Locomotive will be thundering through Pennsylvania tomorrow, but there are several other locations where viewers can watch this historic train in all its glory.
Pennsylvania:
June 9: North East, near the Lake Shore Railway Museum between 11:25 a.m. until 11:35 a.m.
June 13: The train will pass through Nicholson at the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct at approximately 10 a.m.
June 15-16: Ticketed viewing at Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
June 17-30: The locomotive will remain at Steamtown for maintenance, with distant viewing available during park hours.
July 2: Stops are planned in Reading and Pottstown.
July 4-5: The locomotive will be on public display in Philadelphia from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free admission.
July 7: A stop is scheduled in Lebanon.
July 8: The locomotive will appear in Lewistown and Altoona.
July 9-10: Free public display in Altoona with shuttle service available for visitors.
Ohio:
June 8: Near West 11th Street & Reid Avenue in Lorain and in Euclid from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Chardon Road Crossing, north of Euclid Avenue
July 12: Struthers, Ohio at South Bridge Street Crossing from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
July 13: Rocky River, Ohio at 19060 Depot Street from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
July 14: Fostoria, Ohio at Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center (free admission, no tickets) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
July 15: Continental, Ohio near Oak Street & Main Street from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
New York:
June 9: Ripley, New York at State Street Crossing from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. Expect large crowds; follow posted detours and parking instructions.
June 10: Buffalo, New York from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Walden Galleria Mall (north side). No on‑site parking; free shuttle buses available.
June 11: Silver Springs, New York from 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at North Main St. Crossing.
June 11: Letchworth State Park, New York from 12:20 p.m. until the Big Boy crosses the scenic Genesee River Arch Bridge. Admission to the park is required.
June 11: Hornell, New York from 2:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Hornell Erie Depot Museum (111 Loder St.).
Owego, New York from 10:45 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. at 53 Depot St.
Binghamton, New York for public display events.
More general information can be found online here.
More information about the locomotives journey can be found online here.
Reminders about safety can be found below for viewers:
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 will pass through North East Township and Borough on June 9, drawing crowds eager to see the massive historic steam locomotive. Local officials stress safety and remind spectators to stay off railroad property and observe crossing rules during this rare event.