Big Boy Brings Crowds and Chaos | Toledo News

The Union Pacific “Big Boy” steam locomotive, the world’s largest operating steam engine, rolled into Fostoria, Ohio, for its America 250 tour — drawing massive crowds to “Train City U.S.A.” But the real spectacle wasn’t the historic train, but the epic traffic jams that stretched for miles, with some visitors waiting over three hours to cover less than a mile. Families from as far as Fort Wayne turned back disappointed, while rail enthusiasts hailed the experience as worth the wait — a rare glimpse into America’s industrial past, even if it meant enduring a logistical nightmare. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7907180649b09ce2