World’s largest steam locomotive heads to Philadelphia for July 4

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-21T00:34:07+00:00

Union Pacific is marking America's 250th anniversary with a tour of the Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive, ending in Philadelphia on July 4th. They also introduced two new locomotives: the No. 1776 for America250 and the No. 4547 honoring President Trump.

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2026-03-21 00:34:07

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Union Pacific is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a historic East Coast tour of the Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive. The tour will culminate in Philadelphia for the Fourth of July. The company also unveiled two new commemorative locomotives: the No. 1776 – America250 and the No. 4547, which honors President Donald J. Trump, continuing a series of presidential locomotives.

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