Big Boy Rolls Through Lawrence Again | Lawrence News

Big Boy, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, rolled through Lawrence on a rainy Thursday, July 23, 2026, as part of a cross-country tour celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Though it didn’t stop, fans gathered at the Union Pacific Depot to catch a glimpse of this engineering marvel — a 132-foot-long, 1.2-million-pound behemoth that once carried 25,000 gallons of water and 56,000 pounds of coal. Reacquired and restored by Union Pacific in 1961, Big Boy has visited Lawrence multiple times since 2019, drawing crowds eager to snap photos and wave at the engineers. Now en route back to Cheyenne, Wyoming, after stops in Kansas City and Topeka, Big Boy remains a living tribute to America’s industrial legacy. 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/14330a06af5002a3