Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 will make several Ohio stops in June and July 2026, including a free public display in Fostoria, as part of its America 250 coast-to-coast steam tour.
Big Boy 4014 is known as the world’s largest operating steam locomotive. Union Pacific says the 2026 tour marks the locomotive’s first trip to the East Coast and includes several whistle stops across Ohio.
Big Boy 4014 Ohio whistle stops
All Ohio times are listed in local Eastern Daylight Time.
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, Big Boy 4014 is scheduled to stop in Continental from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM near Oak Street and Main Street. It is then scheduled to stop in Fostoria from 2:15 PM to 2:30 PM at Fostoria Iron Triangle Railpark, 499 S. Poplar Street.
On Monday, June 8, 2026, the locomotive is scheduled to stop in Lorain from 11:15 AM to 11:30 AM near West 11th Street and Reid Avenue. It will then stop in Euclid from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Chardon Road crossing, north of Euclid Avenue.
Free Big Boy 4014 Fostoria display
A free public display is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center, 3101 North Township Road 47. Union Pacific says no tickets are required.
Additional Ohio stops are scheduled for Struthers on Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the South Bridge Street crossing, Rocky River on Monday, July 13, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at 19060 Depot Street, and Continental on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM near Oak and Main streets.
What visitors should know
Union Pacific urges visitors to stay off tracks, avoid trespassing and use caution near railroad property. Train schedules can change, so visitors should check Union Pacific’s official Big Boy 4014 schedule before traveling.
The Big Boy locomotives were built for Union Pacific beginning in 1941 to haul heavy wartime equipment. Twenty-five were commissioned, and Big Boy 4014 is the only one still operating. The Ohio stops are expected to draw rail fans, families and history enthusiasts during one of the most visible rail events tied to America’s 250th birthday.
