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Here's how to see Big Boy, world's largest Steam locomotive

Here's how to see Big Boy, the world's largest steam locomotive, in western Pennsylvania tomorrow

The historic Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 is rolling through western Pennsylvania on Saturday, with a stop in Leetsdale.

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Big Boy, the largest operating steam train, coming to Philadelphia

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Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive's return route includes western PA

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News photo: Big Boy in Altoona

Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 is concluding two days of public display on Norfolk Southern in Altoona today (July 10), with the event wrapping up at 2 p.m. ET.

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Centre County residents flock to see Big Boy. See photos, videos from across central PA

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Leetsdale prepares for thousands of visitors for Big Boy locomotive; officials emphasize heat safety

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Where is the Big Boy steam train today? Huge crowds wait, watch in central Pa.

Update: Big Boy train makes its 1st central Pa. stop before cheering crowds: photos LEBANON — Massive crowds came out Tuesday to witness a once-in-a-lifetime moment in railroad history. People crowded around the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Station at 250 N.

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Tickets for North Pole Express at Essex Steam Train go on sale Aug. 3

Tickets for the North Pole Express at the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat go on sale Aug. 3, and they tend to sell out fast.

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Watch this giant steam locomotive train move itself for the first time in 65 years

The Santa Fe 2926 rolled down the tracks under its own steam power after an ambitious 20-year volunteer-run restoration. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps ...

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Steam Railroading Institute marks America’s 250th with Freedom Weekend Festival

The historic Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive highlights the weekend's festivities.

Heritage steam trains ditch coal to avoid heatwave wildfires

One of the largest heritage railways in the UK has stopped using coal in one of its steam engines to lower the risk of wildfires during heatwaves.

Hackaday

British Trains To (Maybe) Make Way For Steam Once More

There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast than the sight of a steam locomotive. The original main-line rail propulsion technology still clings on in a few places, but for practical purposes, it disappeared a lifetime ago.

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China’s enduring love of steam trains

A steam locomotive winding through a mountainous landscape is an unforgettable sight. For British photographer David Kitching, it’s a spectacle that doesn’t grow old – even if mainline steam trains are long gone in the UK. Passionate about steam ...