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ALTOONA, Pa. — Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 is concluding two days of public display on Norfolk Southern in Altoona today ...
A public comment period will remain open through Aug. 17, with two open house sessions scheduled before the deadline.
It’s one of the most beautiful ways to see the Keystone State.
Union Pacific’s 1.2-million-pound iron giant is on its first coast-to-coast tour. At every stop, rail fans break down. | ...
As the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 travels through central Pennsylvania, one landmark in particular — the Rockville Bridge — is generating lots of buzz. On July 7, the massive steam locomotive will ...
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Hundreds of people packed the Tyrone Amtrak station Wednesday, eagerly waiting for a glimpse of one of the world’s most famous steam locomotives as Union Pacific’s Big Boy rolled ...
Pilot flags — The flag of the current state Big Boy is traveling in is displayed on the fireman’s (left) side of the pilot. In this case, Big Boy is in Indiana, its first venture into the Hoosier ...
A.M. (Beaver County, PA) Thousands of spectators lined the tracks over the weekend in anticipation of a potentially once in a ...
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - In one week’s time, the country will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence. However, Altoona hosted their annual celebration on Saturday ...
The heat wave overtaking much of the U.S. is causing transportation issues. Today, Amtrak announced several cancellations due to high heat. “Amtrak’s operations team continues to monitor conditions ...
AKRON, Ohio — The Akron RubberDucks completed a miraculous rally to earn a 7-6 win over the Curve on Wednesday night at 7 17 Credit Union Park in Eastern League baseball action. Altoona held a 4-1 ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohioans hoping for a closer look at Big Boy No. 4014 will have one last major opportunity Tuesday, when the ...