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Big Boy Locomotive Rolls Into Philly | Philadelphia News
The Big Boy locomotive, number 4014—the biggest steam engine ever built—rolls into Philly for a historic two-day public display, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. At 133 feet long and over a million pounds, this restored WWII-era giant is a living monument to American industry, drawing massive crowds across Pennsylvania. After a painstaking 2013 restoration, it’s back on rails, stopping in Reading and Pottstown before its grand finale at the Navy Yard. Free to the public, it’s a must-see for history buffs and train enthusiasts alike—don’t miss it! Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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