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World's largest locomotive, Union Pacific's Big Boy, completes epic journey

Ian Lee traces this summer's cross-country journey of the world's largest locomotive, known as Big Boy.

Published August 2, 2026, 1:09 AM

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World's largest locomotive, Union Pacific's Big Boy, completes epic journey

Ian Lee traces this summer's cross-country journey of the world's largest locomotive, known as Big Boy.

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