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History and innovation came together at the Wabtec plant in Erie, Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, June 9, Union Pacific’s iconic “Big Boy”, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, stood alongside Wabtec’s FLXdrive, the first battery-electric heavy-haul locomotive. The rare side-by-side moment offered a powerful visua

Train enthusiasts and spectators packed the back patio of the Brewerie at Union Station Tuesday morning to catch a glimpse of the legendary Big Boy locomotive as it rolled through Erie on its way to North East. Hours before its arrival, families, children, retirees and even a few people taking...

ERIE, Pa. — Railroading’s past may have had a look its future today, as the Coast-to-Coast Tour of Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 brought the 4-8-8-4 past Wabtec’s Erie factory — and one of the Wabtec battery-electric FLXdrive locomotives for UP now being tested at the plant. UP has 10 of the FLXdrive units [...] Read

Flagship City Kitties to debut this weekend at UPMC Park.

A proposed Bayfront development that has generated significant debate could receive a second look from Erie City Council tonight. Council is scheduled to hold a special meeting to reconsider the proposed $14 million Bayfront Market House project, following a previous 4-2 vote that placed key state funding for the devel

A massive train made its presence felt in Chautauqua County Tuesday afternoon as part of its historic "America 250" trip. Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 made a whistle-stop in Ripley at about 12:00 PM and remained at the State Street crossing for approximately 30 minutes before heading east towards Buffalo. WDOE News

A Dunkirk man who is being held on four counts of 2nd-degree rape from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is now facing similar charges from the Dunkirk Police Department. City police say it received a report regarding an alleged inappropriate sexual relationship between a juvenile subject and an adult male. The de

RIPLEY, N.Y. — One of the iconic "Big Boy" steam engines has arrived in Western New York as part of its cross-country journey to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Arriving from Erie, PA, the locomotive made a quick stop in Ripley before reaching Buffalo, where it currently resides. Commissioned by...

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. — Weston Clyde Barrett was born on March 5 and weighed a little more than eight pounds. Thirty-nine weeks into her pregnancy, his mom, Ashley Brendlinger, found out that her hospital in Warren, Pa., which is minutes from her home, was no longer offering inpatient labor and delivery service.

Railroad enthusiasts who can’t make it to North East in person will still have a chance to witness history as Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 makes its highly anticipated stop in the community on June 9. The Lake Shore Railway Historical Society announced it will provide live streaming...