CLEVELAND (WJW) –Crowds lined up for a spot to see a piece of history rolling through Northeast Ohio Monday.

The historic 1.2 million-pound Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive is on the eastern leg of its nationwide tour and will pass through a number of Ohio cities this summer.

Local crowds cheered the train’s arrival Monday in Lorain.

Full Ohio schedule:

MONDAY, JUNE 8

• Lorain | June 8: 11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Near W. 11th St. and Reid Avenue in the area of the Lorain Historical Society – Carnegie Center
• Euclid | June 8: 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Chardon Road Crossing, north of Euclid Avenue

STOPS IN JULY

• Struthers | July 12: 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | South Bridge Street Crossing
• Rocky River | July 13: 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | 19060 Depot Street
• Continental | July 15: 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Near Oak Street and Main Street

The 133-foot-long locomotive is the only Big Boy to still travel the tracks and is one of just a handful of remaining Big Boy engines that were built to haul heavy equipment during World War II.

“No. 4014 was retired in Dec. 1961 after traveling 1,031,205 miles. Union Pacific reacquired it from the RailGiants Train Museum in Pomona, California, in 2013 and relocated it back to Cheyenne, Wyoming, for a multi-year restoration. It returned to service in May 2019 to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad’s Completion,” according to Union Pacific.

If you’re gathering to catch a glimpse of the storied locomotive, Union Pacific asks that you stay at least 25 feet away from the railroad tracks as it passes through.

You can track its path and see a full schedule of stops HERE.

If you don’t get a chance to see No. 4014 as it passes through Ohio, you can find its seven brothers on public display in St. Louis; Dallas; Omaha, Nebraska; Denver; Scranton, Pennsylvania; Green Bay; and Cheyenne.

Of the 25 Big Boy locomotives that were commissioned exclusively for Union Pacific Railroad, only these eight remain.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The largest operating steam locomotive is traveling the East Coast this summer and will stop in the Cleveland area starting Monday.

The Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 is touring the country as part of its “Coast-to-Coast” tour honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary.

The tour will mark a first for Ohio: it will be the first time the locomotive stops in the state.

The tour spans two months and started May 25.

Stops are expected to last between 15 and 30 minutes.

The following whistle-stops are scheduled in Ohio on June 8:

• Lorain: Near West 11th Street and Reid Avenue — 11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Euclid: Chardon Road crossing, north of Euclid Avenue — 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

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The second round of whistle-stops in Northeast Ohio will happen on July 13, when the locomotive stops in Rocky River near 19060 Depot Street from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The locomotives were first commissioned in 1941 for the Union Pacific Railroad.

The company originally built 25 locomotives to haul heavy equipment for military purposes.

They are 133 feet long and weigh 1.2 million pounds.

The locomotives were retired in December 1961 but returned to service in May 2019.

The railroad company said seven Big Boys remain in the country.

A free-admission Fourth of July celebration stop will be in Philadelphia at Intrepid Avenue and League Island Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Union Pacific encourages visitors to stay at least 25 feet from the tracks and not trespass on private property.

It also asks visitors to expect a train, never pace one, and be aware of their surroundings.

A full listing of stops on the eastern leg of the tour is available on Union Pacific’s website.

The stops are also streaming on their website.

Diane J. Scharnhorst

OBITUARY

DIANE J. SCHARNHORST (nee Lastoria), age 92 of Mayfield Hts., OH, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.Beloved wife to the late Don Scharnhorst; dearest mother of David Lastoria (Philly), Danny Lastoria (Debbie Ohly, former daughter-in-law), Denise DeLauro (C.J.), and Darlene Lastoria; loving grandmother of Nicole Butler (Alex), Brandon Chamberlin (Meghan), Brittani Shipek (Tommy), Daniel Lastoria (Erica), Mallory DeLauro, Grace DeLauro (Josiah Kenniv), and Eve DeLauro and great-grandmother of Alaina, Brody, Skyler, Addy, Daylen, Trace, Neve, and Desmond; dear sister of Karen Willes; aunt of many nieces and nephews.Diane was born In New York City to the late Al and Sally Russell who were Vaudeville entertainers. In her early childhood she was raised by her loving grandparents in Canada where she went to school and made wonderful memories. Diane returned to the states when her sister, Karen, was born and settled in the Cleveland area.There is no one better to testify of Diane’s legacy than her four children. Diane cultivated a home full of security, comfort, and unconditional love. Her impact was not just on her own children but also on their friends who considered the Lastoria home a safe place to hang out, and also to talk to and confide in Diane.When her children were young, they describe their childhood as being full of innocence, wonder, and freedom to play and explore. They didn’t need to worry because their mom took care of everything and never placed a burden onto them. As they grew, Diane became a best friend who was always there to talk and to offer words of encouragement.Diane waited until her children were mostly graduated from high school before she moved to California where her parents, and sister lived. It was there that she was able to pursue her own career goals, married the love of her life, and bought the house of her dreams. As a lover of animals, her new home in the desert was a safe haven to dozens of cats as well as several beloved dogs, and one pot bellied pig!After the death of her husband, Diane returned to Ohio where she got to be more present in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren! Even as she declined in health, Diane maintained the optimism she was known for, and continued to be generous with her time, words of affirmation, and love.In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions in memory of Diane to The Cleveland Animal Protective League, 1729 Willey Ave #1, Cleveland, OH 44113.Memorial Service WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the SCHULTE & MAHON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 5252 MAYFIELD RD., LYNDHURST (BETWEEN RICHMOND AND BRAINARD). Interment private, Knollwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, June 10 FROM 4 P.M. UNTIL THE TIME OF SERVICE. Order flowers and sign Tribute Wall at:www.murphyfamilyfuneralhome.com