July 09, 2026 - Altoona, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro joined leaders from Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern to welcome Union Pacific's historic Big Boy No. 4014, the Heritage Fleet - including the Abraham Lincoln No. 1616 and America250 No. 1776 locomotives - and Norfolk Southern's America 250 Series, featuring Liberty Bell, Lady Liberty, The Freedom, the Landmark Altoona, and the Pennsylvania Railroad Heritage locomotive, to Rose Yard in Altoona as part of a celebration of America's 250th Anniversary.Big Boy 4014 is one of 25 locomotives that were first commissioned by Union Pacific in the 1940s and is one of eight that remain in existence today. The remaining seven non-operational locomotives are on public display at Scranton's Steamtown National Historic Site, and in Missouri, Texas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wisconsin, and Wyoming."Railroads transformed our Commonwealth into a powerhouse of the Industrial Age, and we are proud to honor that heritage by welcoming this iconic locomotive to communities across Pennsylvania as our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary," said Governor Shapiro. "Our Commonwealth helped build America's railroad industry, from pioneering some of the nation's earliest railroads to producing the steel rails that connected a growing country and fueled America's success. This historic tour is more than a celebration of our past - it's an opportunity to welcome visitors to Pennsylvania, support local businesses, and showcase everything our Commonwealth has to offer as the birthplace of American freedom and democracy."Speaker List:Governor Josh ShapiroMayor Matt Pacifico, City of AltoonaMark George, President & CEO, Norfolk SouthernJim Vena, CEO, Union Pacific
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