Big Boy 4014 Reaches Philadelphia Navy Yard for 2-Day Free Display
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Updated · NBC Philadelphia · Jul 3
Big Boy 4014 Reaches Philadelphia Navy Yard for 2-Day Free Display
3 articles · Updated · NBC Philadelphia · Jul 3
Summary
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 traveled Friday from King of Prussia to South Philadelphia, arriving at the Navy Yard for the nation’s 250th celebration.
The 133-foot steam locomotive, weighing 1.2 million pounds, followed the Schuylkill route after departing at 9 a.m., with no public stops scheduled en route.
July 4 visitors can see the locomotive free from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and July 5 hours run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Intrepid Avenue and League Island Boulevard.
More than 100 people suffered heat-related emergencies during a Thursday stop in Muhlenberg Township, prompting weather warnings for anyone planning to attend the display.