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❤️ Update- Pedestrian Site Entry
Visitors will enter and exit Steamtown National Historic Site via pedestrian gates along the state and county employee parking lot directly behind the Lackawanna Transit Center (30 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA). Follow the signage and have either a printed copy of your reservation or a digital version on your cell phone ready prior to reaching the gate. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected for this event and visitors should be prepared to wait for entry and should be equipped for the weather as there may be significant waiting outside exposed to the elements. The entrance route will be via a gravel path railroad crossing that requires crossing several sets of railroad tracks (see below for Handicap Accessible parking).

❤️ Handicap-Accessible Parking (Placards Required)
A limited number of Handicap-Accessible Parking for placarded vehicles will be available in designated areas of the Steamtown National Historic Site parking lot. Vehicles should enter via the 350 Cliff Street park entrance and have their placards clearly visible. Follow signage to the Handicap-Accessible parking area in the main parking lot directly adjacent to the Electric City Trolley Museum. No other vehicles will be allowed past park entrance gate on Cliff Street. Once that parking area is full, all vehicles will be re-directed back up Cliff Street. The route from the parking area to Big Boy No. 4014 and throughout the park's museum facilities are accessible for wheelchairs.

❤️ General Parking and Rideshare
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected for this event, and there will be greatly increased traffic in and around Scranton throughout the duration of No. 4014's visit. Visitors should prepare for possible delays and plan ahead to park and arrive at the park at the reservation time.

❤️ There will be no visitor parking (other than a limited quantity of Handicap-Accessible Parking) within Steamtown National Historic Site. All entries to the site will be via pedestrian entrances near the Lackawanna Transit Center. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of public transportation. Buses with the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) and the Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) drop passengers off at the Lackawanna Transit Center, directly adjacent to the entrance gates.

❤️ Rideshares may stop at designated drop-off points along Lackawanna Avenue in front of the Steamtown Mall, a short walk to the Steamtown pedestrian entry gates.

❤️ Paid parking will be available through downtown Scranton parking garages, including the parking facility at the Steamtown Mall right next to the park. Scranton also has limited metered street parking (though maximum parking stays may not be enough to experience the event fully). Shuttle buses for other satellite parking areas may be available. Please check Scranton Parking for more information.

❤️ Amenities, Safety and Other Information
Visitor Flow- Visitors will queue in a line to get up close to No. 4014 for viewing and photos. The line will walk past Steamtown's No 4012 Big Boy, past and around No. 4014, and over to the excursion platform to visit Union Pacific's Museum Experience car. There may be a considerable wait in this line and the area is uncovered and exposed to the weather. There will be a large shade and shelter tent adjacent to the queueing area in the parking lot. Union Pacific's commemorative locomotives, No. 1616 and No. 1776, will be on display on and around the turntable in the main roundhouse complex.

❤️ Rest Rooms- A bank of port-a-potties will be located at the edge of the parking lot near the queueing area. Full restroom facilities will also be available in the Visitor Center, History Museum, and Technology Museum.

❤️ Water- Bottled water will be available, courtesy of Union Pacific. Visitors are welcome to bring their own water bottles, though they must be kept sealed while inside any of the park museum buildings. (Note: per the Superintendent's Compendium, consuming or possessing an open container of alcohol is not allowed anywhere in park buildings or on park grounds).

❤️ Big Boy Merchandise- The America's National Parks Park Store will be open at the Oil House building right next to the information booth and will also have a satellite location tent near the main parking lot. The store offers a wide array of rail-themed merchandise and will have a special selection of apparel, stickers, signs, and other products featuring the Big Boy Reunion.

❤️ Safety- Visitors are always advised to be observant of their surroundings and be especially aware of any tripping hazards. Steamtown is an active working railyard with many different types of walking surfaces, and many switches, rails and other potential tripping hazards. Locomotives and other rolling stock may have pieces that protrude that may be sharp or hot to the touch from sun exposure. Visitors are advised to use care (for themselves and any children in their charge) when around any railroad equipment.

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Witness history in motion! Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014—the world’s largest operating steam locomotive is hitting the tracks for a massive coast-to-coast tour!
Whether you’re a lifelong railfan or just love American history, you won’t want to miss this 1.2-million-pound "Living Museum" as it celebrates America’s 250th anniversary! 🇺🇸
📍 What’s Happening in 2026:

* Coast-to-Coast Journey: Covering 10 states with over 50 whistle-stops.
* Philadelphia July 4th: A massive celebration for the nation's 250th birthday!
* The Great Reunion: A rare meeting with its sibling, Big Boy #4012, at Steamtown National Historic Site.
* Public Access: 8 major display events where you can see this engineering marvel up close.

⚡ Fast Facts about the 4014:

* The Size: Over 132 feet long (longer than two school buses!).
* The Power: 6,000+ horsepower designed to conquer the Wasatch Mountains.
* The History: Built in 1941, retired in 1961, and restored to service in 2019.
* The Tech: Originally coal-powered, now converted to burn cleaner oil.

💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

1. Have you ever seen the Big Boy in person, or is this your first time catching it?
2. Which city on the tour are you planning to visit?
3. If you could ride in the cab of any historic train, which one would it be?

Drop your photos and stories in the comments below! 👇📸
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