Western Pennsylvanians for Passenger Rail (WPPR)

07/22/2026

Attached is an article about Centre County seeking public input for its draft study (link attached) of options to better connect the State College region to the Amtrak passenger rail network. The public comment period is open until August 17. There will also be two open house sessions on August 4, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm and 6:00 - 7:30 pm, at the Centre Region Council of Governments (COG) Building. The article and study are also posted on WPPR's website.

https://www.centredaily.com/news/local/article316583745.html

https://www.crcog.net/index.asp?SEC=E7812879-9764-4FAF-8F88-73C2C0FA9A20&DE=9C51239E-E8D1-47DA-BA9B-4AED926E9E4E

https://www.wpprrail.org/

A public comment period will remain open through Aug. 17, with two open house sessions scheduled before the deadline.

07/16/2026

Final article on Big Boy's trip through our region last week from the Post Gazette.

Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, drew crowds everywhere it stopped — and lots of places it didn’t...

07/16/2026

Here is a nice Travel & Leisure article about the Pennsylvanian.

The Amtrak Pennsylvanian train route travels from New York City to Pittsburgh, showcasing some of the most beautiful scenery in Pennsylvania.

07/12/2026

Here's the Post Gazette on the Big Boy's stop in Leetsdale.

The population of Leetsdale swelled from 1,100 to an estimated 20,000 on Saturday evening as crowds lined both sides off railroad tracks to catch a glimpse...

07/12/2026

The Trib had a reporter onboard the Big Boy as it went through Pittsburgh. Read the article and watch the video to get a feel for the excitement people felt at seeing this train. Let's make sure the second Pennsylvanian when it starts this fall gets the same kind of welcome!

Editor’s note: TribLive’s Zac Gibson got to ride on Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 as the historic steam locomotive made its way through Western Pennsylvania on Saturday. Big Boy got moving from Wall, where I got on board, just after 4:40 p.m. It passed The Point in Pittsburgh at 5:4...

07/12/2026

Here is a view of Big Boy passing Station Square in Pittsburgh.

07/11/2026

Anyone not get to Horseshoe Curve to see the Big Boy and wish they had? Watch this YouTube video.

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07/11/2026

https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2026-press-releases/icymi--governor-shapiro-welcomes-union-pacific-s-historic-big-bo

07/11/2026

Attached is the link to follow Big Boy's real time location and speed if you are trying to estimate when it will pass your location.

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

07/11/2026

Attached is the link to the Horseshoe Curve railcam if you would like to view Big Boy's visit there tomorrow live during its 9:30 - 10:00 am stop. The railcam provides the previous 12 hours of recording if you can't view the video live. This and other area railcams are posted under the Travel Info section of WPPR's website (attached).

https://www.wpprrail.org/travel-info/pa-passenger-train-railcams/

https://www.youtube.com/live/ssuM6NJQ2no

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