Hey - did you know if you click on the title of a thread it will take you to the first unread post since you last visited that thread?
but were afraid to ask: 
STOP!! Never post your email address in open forums. Bots can "harvest" your email! If you must share your email use a Private Message or use the 
smilie in place of the real @
Pretty Please - add it to our Events forum(s) and add to the calendar! >> 
Offline
It will stop in Portola,Oroville,Marysville,Lincoln & Roseville.
www.up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule
www.up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule
-
Hey Guest!
British Car Forum has been supporting enthusiasts for over 25 years by providing a great place to share our love for British cars. You can support our efforts by upgrading your membership for less than the dues of most car clubs. There are some perks with a member upgrade!**Upgrade Now**
(PS: Upgraded members don't see this banner, nor will you see the Google ads that appear on the site.)
Union Pacific Big Boy Train to be in Northern California This Week
- Thread starter AngliaGT
- Start date
Share this page
Online
Unfortunately, that route is away from Oklahoma.
Offline
I haven't seen a official scedule but read that #4014 would be in Philadelphia for the July 4th celebration. I did a search asking if it would be passing through Harrisburg. Here's Google's reply:
Yes, the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 is planned to pass through the Harrisburg, PA area this summer (2026) as part of its nationwide tour. It is scheduled to operate on the former Pennsylvania Railroad line between Harrisburg and Cleveland, OH, likely occurring between May 25 and July 29.
Key Details Regarding the Harrisburg Visit:
Planned Route: The locomotive is anticipated to move east through PA, potentially visiting Scranton/Northeast PA in June, and later using the Norfolk Southern line that runs through Harrisburg (specifically moving west towards Altoona via the Horseshoe Curve).
Cab-Signal Waiver: Norfolk Southern has filed for a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) waiver to allow the 4014 to operate in cab-signal territory between Harrisburg, PA, and Cleveland, OH.
Crowds & Viewing: Similar to other tour stops, huge crowds are expected to turn out to see the locomotive, which is visiting to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Keep in mind that while the 2026 trip is highly anticipated, tour routes and dates can change, so it is recommended to check the official Union Pacific 4014 schedule for updates.
Offline
Thanks for that. I checked the UP 4014 page, and found the eastern routes aren't public yet.
Big Boy No. 4014’s Schedule | Union Pacific
Union Pacific connects 23 western U.S. states, providing safe and efficient railroad transportation, freight shipping and logistics.
www.up.com
Even if it doesn't make a public stop in Connecticut, I'd sure like to take some friends to see a steam locomotive moving past. My dad often took me and my brother to see the Fort Worth rail yards in the 1950s, where we watched steam locomotives and diesel-electrics in full operation. I'll never ever forget standing on a bridge over part of the railyard, and a steam locomotive passed under us, and the guys in the cab blew us a howdy using the steam whistle. Man - talk about loud!
I'd really like to pass that experience along to some younger friends.
TM
Offline
What might become one of BigBoy's more interesting photo ops will be its crossing the Rockville Bridge (crossing the Susquehanna River just north of Harrisburg, Pa)..."it is the world's longest stone masonry arch railroad bridge, built by the Pennsylvania Railroad between 1900 and 1902 to replace earlier structures at the same location. The 3,820-foot-long, 48-arch structure is a National Historic Landmark and remains in active use today for Norfolk Southern and Amtrak trains."
