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[Reporter Joyce Hanz @hanz_joyce]

Big Boy leaves Altoona Saturday morning. @triblive

[Steam Up LIRR 39 @39Steam]

🚂A Week Of Milestones!⭐️

We are proud to announce that this past week has been a VERY successful one for the Steam Up LIRR #39 Project, and we have YOU to thank for it!!! Firstly we cannot express our gratitude for all of our followers, donors, and supporters for all that you continue to do for our beloved G5: LIRR #39! We truly could not do ANY of this without you all, so THANK YOU!!! We promise to keep fighting strong to get Long Island Rail Road #39 BACK INTO THOSE STRASBURG SHOPS!

Our NEW Twitter/X page recently surpassed its FIRST milestone of a HUNDRED followers, which is a BIG STEP for a page that’s less than a year old. We very much enjoy the community building there, and have decided to upgrade our account to premium (so you can see our FULL POSTS, and not one limited to essentially 250 characters).

Our Instagram page also continues to grow, with content returning to the platform in the beginning of 2026. Though not at 100 followers yet, we are incredibly thankful of the 97 (current) followers for their support!

Our affiliated facebook group the “Friends of LIRR #39” (a place where YOU can post your own #39 related content, and questions; as well as talk directly with our team and community) has reached the milestone of 300 members! If you want to connect with us, AND get involved with the project; be sure to send in your request to join! We would be happy to have you as one of Long Island Rail Road #39’s FRIENDS! An EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS to all members there!

We are excited to say that our official Steam Up LIRR #39 page, has JUST PASSED 5.8 THOUSAND FOLLOWERS! We are continuing to work our way to 6K; and ask that you follow us there if you have yet to! The more followers and page interactions we get, the more “THE ALGORITHM” will promote this IMPORTANT PROJECT to new viewers! Honestly following us on ANY of our platforms, goes a LONG WAY to helping us bring LIRR #39 BACK INTO STEAM!

As always the BIGGEST way to help provide Long Island Rail Road #39 with a bright OPERATIONAL future is be contributing financially towards the project. EVERY DOLLAR DONATED is a dollar closer to seeing the FIRST ever Long Island Rail Road steam locomotive run, in preservation… as well as the potential SECOND Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive to be CURRENTLY operational! We will be releasing a NEW FUNDRAISING UPDATE soon (as well as updating our WALL OF HONOR), so NOW is your chance to make your support known; and help bring our “Commuter Darling” back into service!

ALL CONTRIBUTIONS CAN BE MADE ONLINE AT:
https://t.co/mmWAgOqsjA
THANK YOU to ALL of our followers and donors, as it is YOU who helps “keep the wheels rolling”!

[Union Pacific @UnionPacific]

Big Boy #UP4014 x Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania

A meetup that rail fans could only dream about until today.

[Andy Fletcher @CustomTrains]

Great job to everyone at Florida Central Railroad on your beautiful America’s 250th locomotive. I just finished my drawing of FCEN #1776. Florida Central is part of Regional Rail, LLC and is a member of @ASLRRA

[CSX @CSX]

This #NationalFrenchFryDay, CSX salutes the teams behind the scenes. Before the “Yes, chef,” there’s a #rail network moving the goods kitchens rely on. CSX is proud to keep ingredients moving safely & efficiently, supporting the supply chains behind your everyday favorites.

[Mike Stanislaw @mikestanislaw]

Never stop dreaming.

Lehigh Gorge State Park.

[Andy Fletcher @CustomTrains]

Have a great breakfast with Missouri Pacific with my Railroad placemats. https://t.co/E4Dxiuj1yn

[Mike Stanislaw @mikestanislaw]

“if you have seen one train, you’ve seen them all”

[Andy Fletcher @CustomTrains]

Have a great breakfast with Missouri-Kansas-Texas with my Railroad placemats. https://t.co/E4Dxiuj1yn

[Maybe Train Enthusiast @CobraMerciless]

Still zero reason for this

[Maybe Train Enthusiast @CobraMerciless]

Some additional angles from last week

[Andy Fletcher @CustomTrains]

Have a great breakfast with Monon with my Railroad placemats. https://t.co/E4Dxiuj1yn

[American-Rails.com @americanrails]

Bangor & Aroostook BL2 #50 and F3A #47 bring their train into Searsport, Maine on January 24, 1960. Norton Clark photo.

https://t.co/2uIKBhmBIj

[Joshua Beytien @BeytienJoshua]

10-26-57

Credit by: Otto Perry
Music by: The Delmore Brothers

#1950s #vintage #Colorado #Steam #TRAIN #trains

@StrasburgRR

[CSX @CSX]

The #AllAboardForAmerica train is passing through South Carolina as it continues its historic journey north to D.C. where we will celebrate #America250. We're honored to celebrate America & CSX’s enduring role in moving the nation’s economy forward. #CSX200

[CSX @CSX]

CSX railroaders in Waycross, Ga., helped bring two patriotic locomotives to life for America’s 250th anniversary. Hear from the team as they reflect on the meaning and personal pride behind bringing this milestone project to life. #America250 #CSX200

[Democrat & Chronicle @DandC]

Big Boy 4014 wowed crowds in Silver Springs NY during its cross-country run. It is the world's largest operating steam locomotive and is making its way along the East Coast as part of America's 250th anniversary.

[Bob Lonsberry @BobLonsberry]

.@UnionPacific Big Boy passing through my hometown, Canisteo NY.

[WNY PHOTOS @PhotosWny]

Worlds largest steam locomotive, Union Pacific "Big Boy" No. 4014 went through Lancaster, NY at 9:52 am on June 11, 2026 for the coast to coast ride from California to Philadelphia for America's 250th Anniversary.
#250America #steamlocomotive #bigboy4014 #locomotive #Buffalo

[CSX @CSX]

Rolling into history! CSX unveils locomotives honoring America’s 250th anniversary—a tribute to the service & strength that shaped this nation. CSX CEO Steve Angel said, “We're proud to celebrate this unique American legacy and the people who have made it possible.” Learn more: https://t.co/aeQarXXgw3