Overview
- Union Pacific’s restored Big Boy No. 4014 is moving into western Pennsylvania with a confirmed whistle‑stop in Leetsdale on July 11 that is scheduled to arrive about 6:15 p.m. and depart about 6:45 p.m.
- Leetsdale officials say there is no designated public parking and drivers may not park or idle on Ohio River Boulevard, the Overpass Bridge, or First Street, and residents should expect heavy traffic near the Ferry Street crossing.
- Several nearby towns including Jeannette, Derry, Latrobe and Greensburg have announced bridge and street closures, vendor watch‑party areas and added police patrols to keep spectators off railroad property.
- Union Pacific and local officials are urging spectators to stay at least 25 feet from tracks, avoid drones and be aware that the working‑rail environment has uneven surfaces that may limit accessibility for some visitors.
- Earlier stops drew huge crowds and produced heat‑related medical treatments, and local leaders say those incidents have driven extra planning for hydration stations, portable restrooms and on‑site medical support while some scheduled stops, such as Conway, will remain closed to the public.