Big Boy comes to Philadelphia

Collection of photos I took of UP #4014 'Big Boy' when it visited Philadelphia in July of 2026.

Big Boy passes through Bridgeport, PA

Big Boy crossing the Schuylkill River in East Falls, Philadelphia

Big Boy leaving Bridgeport, PA under a US flag while passing onlookers

Big Boy on a bridge in East Falls, Philadelphia

Big Boy arriving in Philadelphia (bottom right) under the Philadelphia skyline

Big Boy passes through Bridgeport, PA

Big Boy passes through Bridgeport, PA

A crowd stands by as Big Boy approaches (big boy being out of focus is an artistic intentional decision)

A crowd gathered to watch Big Boy stands under a US flag

A Norfolk Southern Train crosses the Schuylkill in front of the Philadelphia skyline before Big Boy arrives

A crowd gathered to watch Big Boy stands under a US flag

A crowd gathered to watch Big Boy stands under a US flag as Big Boy is moving into the distance

The America 250 logo on a car being pulled by Big Boy

A woman waves a US flag while leaning out of a car being pulled by Big Boy

Big Boy reverses through Philadelphia under a 'Size Matters' billboard. (Luckily, Big Boy is the largest locomotive)

Norfolk Southern West Falls Yard as seen from City Av

Norfolk Southern 'No Trespassing' sign that people fully respected :)

Philadelphia Police boat on the Schuylkill River