CLEVELAND, Ohio — The world’s largest operating steam locomotive will make a whistle stop in Lorain on Monday, and police are warning visitors to expect road closures and heavier pedestrian traffic. Union Pacific’s Big Boy No.

Many visited the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive as it stopped in Omaha on Saturday, May 30, 2026, as part of a coast-to-coast America 250 trip.

Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 – the world’s largest operating steam locomotive – is making a stopover to Buffalo as part of its coast‑to‑coast tour to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Large crowds and traffic were expected in the western suburbs Wednesday as Big Boy No. 4014 — the world’s largest operating steam locomotive — rolls into town for a stop in Illinois on its northeast tour.

Rail fans, history buffs and area residents gathered to watch the Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 chug through the south burbs. Watch the video.

The world's largest steam locomotive passed through Illinois this week. See when the 'Big Boy' train is coming back.