Big Boy Locomotive Arrives in St. Louis | St. Louis News

The Big Boy steam locomotive, one of only eight of its kind left, is rolling into St. Louis on July 19th for a free public stop at Union Station—bringing back a piece of WWII-era rail history that’s drawing massive crowds. Meanwhile, record flooding at Huzzah Valley Resort in Steelville has forced evacuations and caused serious damage, with owners hoping to reopen by week’s end. For families, Sara Lesire from Midwest Nomad Family drops some top local travel tips, spotlighting kid-friendly gems right here in the St. Louis area. History, disaster, and adventure—all in one regional roundup. 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/7b98c628f46c1586