Smithsonian Magazine

The Largest Operating Steam Locomotive in the World Weighs 1.2 Million Pounds. Now, the Historic Train May Be Coming to Your Town

Built in the 1940s, Big Boy No. 4014 retired in 1961 after traveling for more than one million miles. It's now making its way ...

A historic steam locomotive made the journey from London’s Science Museum to York’s National Railway Museum, and moving it was no small feat

Historic steam locomotive Columbine arrives in York after a complex move, reunited with its tender for the first time in ...

News photo: Largest operational steam locomotive, meet longest stone-arch rail bridge

The 48-arch span is the world’s longest stone arch bridge. Kevin Burkholder ...

'Big Boy' steam locomotive draws thousands in historic Lebanon Station visit

Union Pacific's iconic "Big Boy" steam locomotive drew thousands to Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as part of its East Coast tour celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Beaver County Radio

Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, makes its appearance in Beaver County this weekend

The world’s largest operating steam locomotive dubbed the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 is getting ready to visit Beaver ...