Big Boy No. 4014 reunites with No. 4012 at Steamtown for public display days

5 articles · Updated · National Park Service · Apr 28

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will be on display with No. 4012 at Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on June 15 and 16, 2026, with timed reservations required.
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected, with additional viewing opportunities through June 30 as No. 4014 undergoes servicing. Two commemorative diesel locomotives and the Union Pacific Museum Experience car will also be featured during public display days.
The event marks part of No. 4014’s coast-to-coast tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, making Steamtown the only site to see both Big Boys together. Enhanced logistics and accessibility measures are planned to accommodate large crowds.

Will the reunion of two 'Big Boys' overshadow other crucial railroad history at Steamtown?

What logistical marvels are required to service a million-pound steam locomotive mid-tour?

How does this historic rail tour signal the future of a potential rail giant?

What is the true environmental cost of running a 1940s steam giant coast-to-coast?

With reservations opening in two days, can Scranton's infrastructure handle the massive crowds?

Beyond celebrating history, what does this massive event reveal about America's nostalgia?