Scranton, Pa. \u2014 Steamtown National Historic Site recently welcomed thousands of visitors for a once-in-a-lifetime railroad event as Union\u00a0Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 arrived for a historic reunion with Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4012.<\/p>\n
As part of Union Pacific\u2019s cross-country journey honoring America\u2019s upcoming 250th birthday, Big Boy No. 4014, which is the largest operating steam locomotive in the United States, made a highly anticipated stop in Scranton. The visit marked the only location where the public could witness two Big Boy locomotives displayed side by side.<\/p>\n
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The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 is on display at the railyard at Steamtown National Historic Site for the rest of the month.<\/p>\n
Ashton Peters<\/p>\n
Among those attending were Jarrett Bower and Amara Hefferon of Mill Hall, who made the trip to experience the event firsthand.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe made the trip to Steamtown in Scranton to witness a truly once-in-a-lifetime event: the reunion of the legendary Big Boys, Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4012 and Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014,\u201d they shared.<\/p>\n
The pair described the experience as unforgettable, not only because of the rare opportunity to see the locomotives together, but also due to the welcoming atmosphere created by staff and volunteers.<\/p>\n
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Jarrett Bower and Amara Hefferon of Mill Hall pose in front of Big Boy No. 4014 at the Steamtown National Historic Site railyard.<\/p>\n
Photo provided<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Steamtown crew, park staff, security, and volunteers were genuinely welcoming, friendly, and excited to share the moment with everyone there. It was great to see so many people coming together to celebrate railroad history and have a good time,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n
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Visitors to the Steamtown National Historic Site can see the reunion of the country’s two Big Boy locomotives from now until June 30.<\/p>\n
Ashton Peters<\/p>\n
The event brought together rail enthusiasts, families, and history lovers from across the region, serving as a powerful reminder of the innovation and determination that helped build America\u2019s transportation system.<\/p>\n
For many attendees, the sight of the massive locomotives standing side by side symbolized more than railroad history \u2014 it represented American ingenuity, strength, and pride.<\/p>\n
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Visitors flock to see the reunion of the two steam locomotives at the Steamtown railyard.<\/p>\n
Ashton Peters<\/p>\n
As many visitors proudly echoed during the event, there was only one way to explain the golden eagle displayed on the nose of Big Boy No.\u00a04014: \u201cBecause this is America.\u201d<\/p>\n
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