Lake Shore Railway Museum

06/12/2026

Check out the we**am video from Big Boy's visit!

Union Pacific brought Big Boy #4014 past the Lake Shore Railway Mus...

06/11/2026

The Union Pacific’s Big Boy — the world’s largest steam locomotive — brought a significant economic boost along with large crowds to North East on Tuesday. Visitors not only gathered al…

06/09/2026

LAKE SHORE RAILWAY MUSEUM OFFICIAL HEAD-COUNT FOR JUNE 9, 2026, UP Big Boy #4014 VISIT --- 4250. That was JUST the Museum grounds and does not include the estimated 1000-1200 south of the tracks on Grahamville Street.

06/09/2026

And with that, it is over!

Whew! Over 4,250 people showed up today - and that is just on museum property! That doesn't even include everyone across the tracks waiting for Big Boy to show up!

We could not have done this without the help of everyone in the area! We would like to thank EVERYONE for making this event a safe and fun one!

We would like to give a huge shout out to these local agencies who helped us with the logistical work of bringing so many people out all at once. We extend a tremendous THANK YOU!! to all of the following agencies who helped out today:

• Carson Chesley & C and C Auctioneers
• North East Borough
• North East Township
• North East Police Department
• PA State Police
• Norfolk Southern Police
• North East Fire Department Fire Police
• North East Public Safety Advisory Commission
• Crescent Hose Company
• Fuller Hose Company #1
• East Erie County EMS
• Greenfield Township Volunteer Fire Company
• Harborcreek Fire Department Drone Response Team
• Fairfield Hose Company VFD
• Brookside Fire Co. St 24
• Erie County Department of Public Safety
• West Erie County Emergency Management Agency
• North East Chamber of Commerce
And even more! To all the local businesses, neighbors, friends, and families that showed up in droves, opened up your doors to the public, and shared some parking space, you are all awesome!

A huge thank you to both Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific Railroad for bringing the locomotive by for a short stop!

We would also like to give a shout-out to our friends at JET/FOX/YourErie and Erie News Now for covering the event at the station today!

But mostly, we want to thank YOU! Come back and enjoy the museum at any time!

Photo credit to volunteer Alex H. (who says "I was pretty close to spot-on when making that event picture, wasn't I?")

06/09/2026

Wow!!

Over 1400 people on the property so far, and more are coming in!

Please be respectful of the fences - no crossing the tracks!

06/09/2026

Introducing the Big Boy camera! This TEMPORARY camera SHOULD be lined up right where Big Boy will stop today! Check it out!

This TEMPORARY camera is available for viewing Big Boy as it visits...

06/09/2026

Today is the day!!

People are already setting up to see Big Boy roll through North East! Will you be here?

We also have exclusive magnets and framed prints drawn by our friend Andy Fletcher! Supplies are limited, get yours today!

06/08/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! Here's an update on local parking for the event. We will see you all soon!

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

06/04/2026

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

03/01/2026

Having a great time at the Erie Train Show!