World’s largest steam locomotive heads out on tour
Laura Baisas
created: March 13, 2026, 4:04 p.m. | updated: March 15, 2026, 5:41 a.m.
The world’s largest operating steam locomotive is hitting the road—or tracks.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No.
Steve Brown, 69, from Glendora stands next to the Union Pacific’s Big Boy No.
Big Boy No.
Two commemorative locomotives and Union Pacific’s newest locomotive will be joining Big Boy No.
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