Lake Shore Railway Museum

06/04/2026

Another reminder about safety for Tuesday's event! NOBODY should be crossing any tracks ANYWHERE other than at marked railway crossings.

06/03/2026

The museum building itself will be open from 9am until 1pm on Tuesday, June 9th.

PARKING & TRAFFIC INFORMATION
• Parking will be limited along Wall Street.
• NO parking will be permitted on Grahamville Street (SR 426).
• NO parking will be permitted on the south side of Clinton Street.
• South Pearl Street will be closed between Clinton Street and Eagle Street.
• There will be NO public parking at Fuller Hose Company #1. The parking lot will be reserved for municipal services and public safety personnel.
• All normal parking regulations will apply as posted throughout the Borough.
• Parking regulations will be strictly enforced to maintain open streets and ensure emergency vehicles can respond without delay.

The museum parking lot will be reserved for handicap parking only and is first-come, first-served. Once the museum lot has filled up, there will be street parking only.

REMEMBER: NOBODY WILL BE PERMITTED TO CROSS THE TRACKS AT ANY TIME. VOLUNTEERS WILL BE POSTED AT ALL SECTIONS OF THE PROPERTY. VIOLATORS OF THE RULES WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY.

06/02/2026

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🚂🇺🇸 BIG BOY IS COMING TO NORTH EAST! 🇺🇸🚂

As part of America's 250th Anniversary celebration, North East is excited to welcome the legendary Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on Tuesday, June 9, 2026!

📍 Near Lake Shore Railway Museum (143 S. Lake Street)
🕦 Expected Arrival: 11:30 AM
🕛 Expected Departure: 11:40 AM

For train enthusiasts, Big Boy has been described as the "Elvis Presley" of steam locomotives, and communities across the country have seen thousands of visitors gather to witness this historic locomotive. We are preparing for a significant number of visitors and increased traffic throughout the morning.

🚨 IMPORTANT PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION 🚨

✅ Visitors will be able to view and photograph the locomotive.
❌ The public will NOT be permitted to board the train.

🚗 PARKING & TRAFFIC INFORMATION
• Parking will be limited along Wall Street.
• NO parking will be permitted on Grahamville Street (SR 426).
• NO parking will be permitted on the south side of Clinton Street.
• South Pearl Street will be closed between Clinton Street and Eagle Street.
• There will be NO public parking at Fuller Hose Company #1. The parking lot will be reserved for municipal services and public safety personnel.
• All normal parking regulations will apply as posted throughout the Borough.
• Parking regulations will be strictly enforced to maintain open streets and ensure emergency vehicles can respond without delay.

🏡 Residents living near the event area may wish to block off private driveways and property to prevent unauthorized parking.

🚶 If you live nearby and are physically able, please consider walking to the event. Reducing vehicle traffic will help make the day safer and more enjoyable for everyone.

🔒 Visitors are reminded to secure their homes and lock their vehicles before traveling to North East.

🇺🇸 SHOW YOUR AMERICAN PRIDE!
Wear your red, white, and blue and help celebrate 250 years of America! A limited number of small American flags will be available for spectators to wave as Big Boy arrives and departs.

The North East Borough, North East Township, North East Police Department, North East Fire Department, and North East Emergency Management continue to work together to ensure a safe and successful event for residents and visitors alike.

Additional updates and information will be released as we get closer to June 9.

05/31/2026

The “noisy neighbors” are here. Are you?
# Lake Shore Railway

05/26/2026

Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 is on its way. Left Wyoming on Memorial Day to begin its trek eastward. The Union Pacific website is GREAT for finding out information and for tracking where the loco is. Check it out!

Steam Locomotive Tracking - Follow Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 on Tour

05/09/2026

It's a beautiful opening day here at the museum! The museum will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from noon until 4pm. Come out and see us!

04/23/2026

And it’s gone. Photo by Carson C.

04/23/2026

April 23 - watch the demolition of the old basket factory across the tracks from the museum's east facing camera LIVE!

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03/01/2026

Having a great time at the Erie Train Show!

02/04/2026