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Big Boy No. 4014 visits eastern Pennsylvania during America’s 250th tour

The world's largest operating steam locomotive paused at the Reading & Northern Outer Station Thursday as part of its coast-to-coast semiquincentennial tour.

Published Jul 2, 2026, 6:32 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A big piece of Americana passed through eastern Pennsylvania on Thursday, as part of a coast-to-coast tour in celebration of America’s 250th birthday Saturday.