A chance to see the largest operating steam locomotive in the world drew more than 61,000 people to the Union Pacific Railroad’s Larry Provo Training Center in West Chicago on June 3, according to the rail line.
The stopover for the “Big Boy” 4104 Steam Locomotive on its journey to the East Coast was there for a 6-hour public viewing. Hundreds more were able to view the locomotive as it chugged through the Western Suburbs and Chicago later in the week.
The 135-foot locomotive was the star attraction of the day, as fences lined both sides of the large gauge sidetracks. Crowds of train enthusiasts gathered to take advantage of the photo opportunities, as workers completed maintenance tasks during the layover…