Big Boy No. 4014’s Coast-To-Coast Tour
Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 launched its first-ever coast‑to‑coast tour at Milepost 0 in downtown Sacramento where construction of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad began in 1863—kicking off a nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
For more information on No. 4014’s schedule, visit Union Pacific’s Steam Schedule site. Follow No. 4014 along its route with Union Pacific’s interactive Steam Location Tracking map.
Plan Your Visit
Pedestrian Site Entry
For the Public Display Days on June 15 & 16, visitors will enter and exit Steamtown National Historic Site via pedestrian gates along the state and county employee parking lot directly behind the Lackawanna Transit Center (30 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA). Follow the signage and have either a printed copy of your reservation or a digital version on your cell phone ready prior to reaching the gate.
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected for this event and visitors should be prepared to wait for entry and should be equipped for the weather as there may be significant waiting outside exposed to the elements. The entrance route will be via a gravel path railroad crossing that requires crossing several sets of railroad tracks (see FAQ below for Handicap Accessible parking).
Getting to Steamtown and Parking
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected for this event, and there will be greatly increased traffic in and around Scranton throughout the duration of No. 4014’s visit. Visitors should prepare for possible delays and plan ahead to park and arrive at the park at the reservation time.
There will be no visitor parking (other than a limited quantity of Handicap-Accessible Parking – see FAQ below) within Steamtown National Historic Site on the Public Display Days (June 15 & 16). All entries to the site will be via pedestrian entrances near the Lackawanna Transit Center. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of public transportation. Buses with the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) and the Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) drop passengers off at the Lackawanna Transit Center, directly adjacent to the entrance gates.
On the viewing days from June 17-30, a limited amount of parking will be available in the Steamtown National Historic Site parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visitors are also encouraged to explore additional travel tips, lodging options, and things to do in the region through the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau. For more information, visit VisitNEPA.
Rideshares
Rideshares may stop at designated drop-off points along Lackawanna Avenue in front of the Steamtown Mall, a short walk to the Steamtown pedestrian entry gates.Paid parking will be available through downtown Scranton parking garages, including the parking facility at the Steamtown Mall right next to the park. Scranton also has limited metered street parking (though maximum parking stays may not be enough to experience the event fully). Shuttle buses for other satellite parking areas may be available. Please check Scranton Parking for more city parking information.
