2026 Mainline Steam: Excursion Calendar & Locomotive Roster
Mainline Steam operations feature the largest and most powerful steam locomotives ever built, designed to haul long freight and passenger trains during the golden age of railway in the United States.
Each railroad brought a distinct philosophy to these designs, resulting in the diverse roster of locomotives you see today.
Because these operations often involve active mainline railroad operations, every excursion requires precision logistics and special permission, turning each trip into a rare and historic event.
Be sure to check our Calendar page for a list of all upcoming steam train events and railfan specials.
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Each railroad brought a distinct philosophy to these designs, resulting in the diverse roster of locomotives you see today.
Because these operations often involve active mainline railroad operations, every excursion requires precision logistics and special permission, turning each trip into a rare and historic event.
Be sure to check our Calendar page for a list of all upcoming steam train events and railfan specials.
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Upcoming Mainline Steam Locomotive Operations in North America
Milwaukee Road #261
USA 250th Hiawatha with Milwaukee Road #261
July 17-19, 2026
Chanhassen, MN to Montevideo, MN and return on a roundtrip weekend with photo runbys planned.
Saturday July 18, 2026
1.5 hour and 2 hour roundtrips travel from Montevideo, MN
More information: 261.com/excursions/usa-250/
July 17-19, 2026
Chanhassen, MN to Montevideo, MN and return on a roundtrip weekend with photo runbys planned.
Saturday July 18, 2026
1.5 hour and 2 hour roundtrips travel from Montevideo, MN
More information: 261.com/excursions/usa-250/
Nickel Plate #765
Steam in the Valley with #765 in Ohio
June 5-7, & June 12-13, 2026
2 Hour 45 min. Excursions on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad departing from Rockside Depot in Independence, Ohio.
Photo-Runby is planned as part of the excursions.
More information: www.cvsr.org/excursions/steam-in-the-valley/steam-in-the-valley
Tri-State Scenic with #765 in Ohio
June 19 & 20, 2026
Edon, Ohio - Hillsdale, Michigan and return. All day, roundtrip excursion.
More information: www.indianarailexperience.org/tri-state-steam-excursion/
Fox Lake Limited with #765 in Indiana
June 21, 2026
Pleasant Lake, Indiana - Hillsdale, Michigan and return. 3-hour roundtrip excursion.
More information: www.indianarailexperience.org/fox-lake-limited/
Ice Cream Train with #765 in Indiana
July 5, 2026
Angola, Indian - 1-hour family train ride with free ice cream
More information: www.indianarailexperience.org/ice-cream-train/
Hoosier Tour with #765 in Indiana
September 1, 2026
Pleasant Lake, Indiana Classic Automobile Staging and Photography with the #765 followed by a 2.5 excursion.
More information: www.indianarailexperience.org/hoosier-tour/
Rolling Victory WWII Weekend with #765 in Indiana
September 4, 5, & 6, 2026
Angola, Indiana - WWII Reenactments, Live Entertainment and Steam Train Rides offered with Nickel Plate #765
More information: www.indianarailexperience.org/rolling-victory/
Fall Colors Steam Train with #765 in Indiana
October 16, 17, & 18, 2026
Pleasant Lake, Indiana to Hillsdale, Michigan and return - an all-day steam powered excursion.
More information: www.indianarailexperience.org/fall-color-steam/
June 5-7, & June 12-13, 2026
2 Hour 45 min. Excursions on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad departing from Rockside Depot in Independence, Ohio.
Photo-Runby is planned as part of the excursions.
More information: www.cvsr.org/excursions/steam-in-the-valley/steam-in-the-valley
Tri-State Scenic with #765 in Ohio
June 19 & 20, 2026
Edon, Ohio - Hillsdale, Michigan and return. All day, roundtrip excursion.
More information: www.indianarailexperience.org/tri-state-steam-excursion/
Fox Lake Limited with #765 in Indiana
June 21, 2026
Pleasant Lake, Indiana - Hillsdale, Michigan and return. 3-hour roundtrip excursion.
More information: www.indianarailexperience.org/fox-lake-limited/
Ice Cream Train with #765 in Indiana
July 5, 2026
Angola, Indian - 1-hour family train ride with free ice cream
More information: www.indianarailexperience.org/ice-cream-train/
Hoosier Tour with #765 in Indiana
September 1, 2026
Pleasant Lake, Indiana Classic Automobile Staging and Photography with the #765 followed by a 2.5 excursion.
More information: www.indianarailexperience.org/hoosier-tour/
Rolling Victory WWII Weekend with #765 in Indiana
September 4, 5, & 6, 2026
Angola, Indiana - WWII Reenactments, Live Entertainment and Steam Train Rides offered with Nickel Plate #765
More information: www.indianarailexperience.org/rolling-victory/
Fall Colors Steam Train with #765 in Indiana
October 16, 17, & 18, 2026
Pleasant Lake, Indiana to Hillsdale, Michigan and return - an all-day steam powered excursion.
More information: www.indianarailexperience.org/fall-color-steam/
Norfolk & Western #611
Summer of Steam with #611 - Staunton, Virginia
June 12-14, & June 19-21, 2026
90 Mile Roundtrips depart from Staunton, Virginia on the Virginia Scenic Railway
More information: www.virginiascenicrailway.com/rides/summer-of-steam/
Summer of Steam with #611 - Extended Excursion in Virginia
June 22, 2026
123 Mile Roundtrip - #611 leads from Staunton, Virginia to Gordonsville.
Diesel leads return.
More information: www.virginiascenicrailway.com/rides/summer-of-steam/
Summer of Steam with #611 - Louisa, Virginia
June 26-28, & July 3-5, 2026
90 Mile Roundtrips depart from Louisa, Virginia on the Virginia Scenic Railway
More information: www.virginiascenicrailway.com/rides/summer-of-steam/
June 12-14, & June 19-21, 2026
90 Mile Roundtrips depart from Staunton, Virginia on the Virginia Scenic Railway
More information: www.virginiascenicrailway.com/rides/summer-of-steam/
Summer of Steam with #611 - Extended Excursion in Virginia
June 22, 2026
123 Mile Roundtrip - #611 leads from Staunton, Virginia to Gordonsville.
Diesel leads return.
More information: www.virginiascenicrailway.com/rides/summer-of-steam/
Summer of Steam with #611 - Louisa, Virginia
June 26-28, & July 3-5, 2026
90 Mile Roundtrips depart from Louisa, Virginia on the Virginia Scenic Railway
More information: www.virginiascenicrailway.com/rides/summer-of-steam/
Reading #2102
Reading #2102 - Iron Horse Ramble
May 23, 2026
Reading Outer Station to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania and return.
Reading, Pennsylvania.
More information: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/rambles-jimthorpe
Reading #2102 & Union Pacific #4014 - 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
June 13-14, and July 1, 2026
#2102 Leads excursion from Nesquehoning Regional Railroad Station - Pittston PA and return.
Photo opportunities from on-board, train will meet and pass Big Boy #4014
More information: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/semiquincentennial
Funders Day Special Steam Excursion
June 27, 2026
#2102 Leads excursion from Nesquehoning to Tunkhannock for the Founders Day Celebration in the town.
Tickets on sale and more information starting May 4th: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/
250th Independence Day Special Steam Excursion
July 4, 2026
#2102 leads excursion from Reading Outer Station to Jim Thorpe.
Tickets on sale and more information starting May 4th: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/
Tomato Festival Special Steam Excursion
August 22, 2026
#2102 leads excursion from Nesquehoning to Pittston for the annual Tomato festival.
Tickets on sale and more information starting May 4th: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/
Reading #2102 - Mountain Top Rotary Club Steam Excursion
September 12, 2026
All day excursion from Penobscot, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA and return.
More information: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/special-events
May 23, 2026
Reading Outer Station to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania and return.
Reading, Pennsylvania.
More information: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/rambles-jimthorpe
Reading #2102 & Union Pacific #4014 - 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
June 13-14, and July 1, 2026
#2102 Leads excursion from Nesquehoning Regional Railroad Station - Pittston PA and return.
Photo opportunities from on-board, train will meet and pass Big Boy #4014
More information: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/semiquincentennial
Funders Day Special Steam Excursion
June 27, 2026
#2102 Leads excursion from Nesquehoning to Tunkhannock for the Founders Day Celebration in the town.
Tickets on sale and more information starting May 4th: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/
250th Independence Day Special Steam Excursion
July 4, 2026
#2102 leads excursion from Reading Outer Station to Jim Thorpe.
Tickets on sale and more information starting May 4th: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/
Tomato Festival Special Steam Excursion
August 22, 2026
#2102 leads excursion from Nesquehoning to Pittston for the annual Tomato festival.
Tickets on sale and more information starting May 4th: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/
Reading #2102 - Mountain Top Rotary Club Steam Excursion
September 12, 2026
All day excursion from Penobscot, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA and return.
More information: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/special-events
Santa Fe #2926
Santa Fe #2926 - Public Display Events
September 26-27, 2026
New Mexico Railroad Days
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Details TBA - More information: 2926.us/
Santa Fe #2926 - Pete Lerro Mainline Photo Charter
October 23-25, 2026
October 30-November 1, 2026
Photo Charter with Pete Lerro
Albuquerque, New Mexico
More information at - www.lerrophotography.com/santa-fe-2926-photo-charter/
September 26-27, 2026
New Mexico Railroad Days
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Details TBA - More information: 2926.us/
Santa Fe #2926 - Pete Lerro Mainline Photo Charter
October 23-25, 2026
October 30-November 1, 2026
Photo Charter with Pete Lerro
Albuquerque, New Mexico
More information at - www.lerrophotography.com/santa-fe-2926-photo-charter/
Spokane Portland & Seattle #700
National Train Day at Oregon Rail Heritage Center
May 9 & 10, 2026
The 700 will be under steam, Daylight #4449 will be on display outside in the yard, and Polson #2, a Baldwin 2-8-2, will be giving steam train rides during this 2-day celebration of National Train Day. Turntable demonstrations, and model railroad displays will also be offered.
Portland, Oregon
More information at - orhf.org/blog/national-train-day-returns-may-9-10-2026/
May 9 & 10, 2026
The 700 will be under steam, Daylight #4449 will be on display outside in the yard, and Polson #2, a Baldwin 2-8-2, will be giving steam train rides during this 2-day celebration of National Train Day. Turntable demonstrations, and model railroad displays will also be offered.
Portland, Oregon
More information at - orhf.org/blog/national-train-day-returns-may-9-10-2026/
Union Pacific Big Boy #4014
Union Pacific #4014 Transcontinental Steam Tour for the 250th Anniversary of the USA - East
May 25, 2026 - Departs Cheyenne, Wyoming for Sidney, Nebraska
May 26 - Sidney, Nebraska to North Platte, Nebraska
May 27 - Union Pacific Employee Event in North Platte, Nebraska
May 28 - North Platte, Nebraska to Grand Island, Nebraska
May 29 - Grand Island, Nebraska to Omaha, Nebraska
May 30 - On Public Display in Omaha, Nebraska
May 31 - Omaha, Nebraska to Boone, Iowa
June 1 - Boone, Iowa to Cedar Rapids, Iowa
June 2 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa to West Chicago, Illinois
June 3 - On Public Display and Union Pacific Employee event in West Chicago, Illinois
June 4- West Chicago, Illinois to South Holland, Illinois
June 5 - South Holland, Illinois to Fort Wayne, Indiana
June 6 - Fort Wayne, Indiana to Bellevue, Ohio
June 7 - No Public Events - Bellevue, Ohio
June 8 - Bellevue, Ohio to Conneaut, Ohio
June 9 - Conneaut, Ohio to Buffalo, New York
June 10 - On Public Display in Buffalo, New York
June 11 - Buffalo, New York to Sayre, Pennsylvania
June 12 - Sayre, Pennsylvania to Binghamton, New York
June 13 - Binghamton, New York to Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania
June 14 - Union Pacific Museum Special Public Excursion - Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania to Pittston, Pennsylvania
June 15 - On Public Display at Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania
June 16 - On Public Display at Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania
June 17 - June 30 - Locomotive Maintenance with Distant Public Views at Steamtown in Scranton, Pennsylvania
July 1 - Scranton, Pennsylvania to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
July 2 - Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania to King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
July 3 - King of Prussia, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 4 - On Public Display in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 5 - On Public Display in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 6 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
July 7 - King of Prussia, Pennsylvania to Enola, Pennsylvania
July 8 - Enola, Pennsylvania to Altoona, Pennsylvania
July 9 - On Public Display in Altoona, Pennsylvania
July 10 - On Public Display in Altoona, Pennsylvania
July 11 - Altoona, Pennsylvania to Conway, Pennsylvania by way of the Horseshoe Curve
July 12 - Conway, Pennsylvania to Conneaut, Ohio
July 13 - Conneaut, Ohio to Fostoria, Ohio
July 14 - On Public Display in Fostoria, Ohio
July 15 - Fostoria, Ohio to Fort Wayne, Indiana
July 16 - Fort Wayne, Indiana to South Holland, Illinois
July 17 - South Holland, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois
July 18 - Bloomington, Illinois to St. Louis, Missouri
July 19 - On Public Display at Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri
Juy 20 - St. Louis, Missouri to Jefferson City, Missouri
July 21 - Jefferson City, Missouri to Kansas City, Missouri
July 22 - On Public Display and Union Pacific Employee event at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri
July 23 - Kansas City, Missouri to Salina, Kansas
July 24 - Salina, Kansas to Hays, Kansas
July 25 - Public Viewing in Hays, Kansas
July 26 - Hays, Kansas to Sharon Springs, Kansas
July 27 - Sharon Springs, Kansas to Denver, Colorado
July 28 - Union Pacific Employee event in Denver, Colorado
July 29 - Denver, Colorado to Cheyenne, Wyoming
Full Schedule with Whistle Stops and more information at - www.up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule
Reading #2102 & Union Pacific #4014 - 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
June 13-14, and July 1, 2026
#2102 Leads excursion from Nesquehoning Regional Railroad Station - Pittston PA and return.
Photo opportunities from on-board, train will meet and pass Big Boy #4014
More information: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/semiquincentennial
Union Pacific "Big Boy" #4014 - Public Excursion on the Reading & Blue Mountain Railroad in Pennsylvania
Sunday June 14, 2026
Nesquehoning, PA to Pittston, PA
Tickets will be available through the Union Pacific Railroad Museum
More information: www.uptraintix.org/
Pete Lerro Night Photo shoot with Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 (operational) and #4012.
June 27 & 28, 2026
Steamtown - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: lerrophotography.com/workshop/unionpacific2026/
We provide all schedules as information only. Be sure to contact the Railroads directly for up to date event information, schedules & ticket availability.
May 25, 2026 - Departs Cheyenne, Wyoming for Sidney, Nebraska
May 26 - Sidney, Nebraska to North Platte, Nebraska
May 27 - Union Pacific Employee Event in North Platte, Nebraska
May 28 - North Platte, Nebraska to Grand Island, Nebraska
May 29 - Grand Island, Nebraska to Omaha, Nebraska
May 30 - On Public Display in Omaha, Nebraska
May 31 - Omaha, Nebraska to Boone, Iowa
June 1 - Boone, Iowa to Cedar Rapids, Iowa
June 2 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa to West Chicago, Illinois
June 3 - On Public Display and Union Pacific Employee event in West Chicago, Illinois
June 4- West Chicago, Illinois to South Holland, Illinois
June 5 - South Holland, Illinois to Fort Wayne, Indiana
June 6 - Fort Wayne, Indiana to Bellevue, Ohio
June 7 - No Public Events - Bellevue, Ohio
June 8 - Bellevue, Ohio to Conneaut, Ohio
June 9 - Conneaut, Ohio to Buffalo, New York
June 10 - On Public Display in Buffalo, New York
June 11 - Buffalo, New York to Sayre, Pennsylvania
June 12 - Sayre, Pennsylvania to Binghamton, New York
June 13 - Binghamton, New York to Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania
June 14 - Union Pacific Museum Special Public Excursion - Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania to Pittston, Pennsylvania
June 15 - On Public Display at Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania
June 16 - On Public Display at Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania
June 17 - June 30 - Locomotive Maintenance with Distant Public Views at Steamtown in Scranton, Pennsylvania
July 1 - Scranton, Pennsylvania to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
July 2 - Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania to King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
July 3 - King of Prussia, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 4 - On Public Display in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 5 - On Public Display in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 6 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
July 7 - King of Prussia, Pennsylvania to Enola, Pennsylvania
July 8 - Enola, Pennsylvania to Altoona, Pennsylvania
July 9 - On Public Display in Altoona, Pennsylvania
July 10 - On Public Display in Altoona, Pennsylvania
July 11 - Altoona, Pennsylvania to Conway, Pennsylvania by way of the Horseshoe Curve
July 12 - Conway, Pennsylvania to Conneaut, Ohio
July 13 - Conneaut, Ohio to Fostoria, Ohio
July 14 - On Public Display in Fostoria, Ohio
July 15 - Fostoria, Ohio to Fort Wayne, Indiana
July 16 - Fort Wayne, Indiana to South Holland, Illinois
July 17 - South Holland, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois
July 18 - Bloomington, Illinois to St. Louis, Missouri
July 19 - On Public Display at Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri
Juy 20 - St. Louis, Missouri to Jefferson City, Missouri
July 21 - Jefferson City, Missouri to Kansas City, Missouri
July 22 - On Public Display and Union Pacific Employee event at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri
July 23 - Kansas City, Missouri to Salina, Kansas
July 24 - Salina, Kansas to Hays, Kansas
July 25 - Public Viewing in Hays, Kansas
July 26 - Hays, Kansas to Sharon Springs, Kansas
July 27 - Sharon Springs, Kansas to Denver, Colorado
July 28 - Union Pacific Employee event in Denver, Colorado
July 29 - Denver, Colorado to Cheyenne, Wyoming
Full Schedule with Whistle Stops and more information at - www.up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule
Reading #2102 & Union Pacific #4014 - 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
June 13-14, and July 1, 2026
#2102 Leads excursion from Nesquehoning Regional Railroad Station - Pittston PA and return.
Photo opportunities from on-board, train will meet and pass Big Boy #4014
More information: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/semiquincentennial
Union Pacific "Big Boy" #4014 - Public Excursion on the Reading & Blue Mountain Railroad in Pennsylvania
Sunday June 14, 2026
Nesquehoning, PA to Pittston, PA
Tickets will be available through the Union Pacific Railroad Museum
More information: www.uptraintix.org/
Pete Lerro Night Photo shoot with Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 (operational) and #4012.
June 27 & 28, 2026
Steamtown - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: lerrophotography.com/workshop/unionpacific2026/
We provide all schedules as information only. Be sure to contact the Railroads directly for up to date event information, schedules & ticket availability.
Top 10 Largest Operating Steam Locomotives in North America
These are the Top 10 largest operating steam locomotives in North America, ranked by locomotive weight. Below, you’ll also find a complete list of all mainline steam locomotives currently operating in the United States, with additional details on each locomotive, including type, builder, and home location.
- Union Pacific #4014 - "Big Boy"
- Santa Fe #2926
- Norfolk & Western #611
- Union Pacific #844
- Spokane Portland & Seattle #700
- Santa Fe #3751
- Southern Pacific #4449 - "Daylight"
- Milwaukee Road #261
- Pere Marquette #1225
- Reading #2102
Complete List of Operating Main Line Steam Locomotives in North America
Union Pacific #4014 - Big Boy
Union Pacific Big Boy Steam Locomotive #4014.
Type: 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
Fuel: Oil
Locomotive Weight: 772,250lbs.
Maximum Speed: 80 MPH
Builder: ALCO Schenectady | 1941
Current Owner: Union Pacific
Home: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Official Website: www.up.com/about-us/history/steam
Fuel: Oil
Locomotive Weight: 772,250lbs.
Maximum Speed: 80 MPH
Builder: ALCO Schenectady | 1941
Current Owner: Union Pacific
Home: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Official Website: www.up.com/about-us/history/steam
Santa Fe #2926
Type: 4-8-4 Northern
Fuel: Oil
Locomotive Weight: 510,150lbs.
Maximum Speed: 120 MPH
Builder: Baldwin | 1944
Current Owner: New Mexico Heritage Rail
Home: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Official Website: 2926.us/
Fuel: Oil
Locomotive Weight: 510,150lbs.
Maximum Speed: 120 MPH
Builder: Baldwin | 1944
Current Owner: New Mexico Heritage Rail
Home: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Official Website: 2926.us/
Norfolk & Western #611
Norfolk & Western "J" Class #611 is a coal burning Steam Locomotive.
Type: 4-8-4 J Class
Fuel: Coal
Locomotive Weight: 494,000lbs.
Maximum Speed: 110 MPH
Builder: N&W Roanoke | 1950
Current Owner: Virginia Museum of Transportation
Home: Roanoke, Virginia
Official Website: www.vmt.org/attractions/611
Fuel: Coal
Locomotive Weight: 494,000lbs.
Maximum Speed: 110 MPH
Builder: N&W Roanoke | 1950
Current Owner: Virginia Museum of Transportation
Home: Roanoke, Virginia
Official Website: www.vmt.org/attractions/611
Union Pacific #844
Union Pacific Steam Locomotive #844
Type: 4-8-4 Northern
Fuel: Oil
Locomotive Weight: 486,340lbs.
Maximum Speed: 120 MPH
Builder: ALCO Schenectady | 1944
Current Owner: Union Pacific (never retired)
Home: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Official Website: www.up.com/about-us/history/steam
Fuel: Oil
Locomotive Weight: 486,340lbs.
Maximum Speed: 120 MPH
Builder: ALCO Schenectady | 1944
Current Owner: Union Pacific (never retired)
Home: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Official Website: www.up.com/about-us/history/steam
​Spokane Portland & Seattle #700
Spokane Portland & Seattle Steam Locomotive #700.
Type: 4-8-4 Northern
Fuel: Oil
Locomotive Weight: 485,820lbs.
Maximum Speed: 110 MPH
Builder: Baldwin | 1938
Current Owner: City of Portland, Oregon
Under the Care of: Pacific Railroad Preservation Association
Home: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation, Portland, Oregon
Pacific Railroad Preservation Assoc. Website: www.sps700.org/
Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation Website: orhf.org/
Fuel: Oil
Locomotive Weight: 485,820lbs.
Maximum Speed: 110 MPH
Builder: Baldwin | 1938
Current Owner: City of Portland, Oregon
Under the Care of: Pacific Railroad Preservation Association
Home: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation, Portland, Oregon
Pacific Railroad Preservation Assoc. Website: www.sps700.org/
Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation Website: orhf.org/
Santa Fe #3751
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Steam Locomotive #3751.
Type: 4-8-4 Northern
Fuel: Oil
Locomotive Weight: 478,100lbs.
Maximum Speed: 100 MPH
Builder: Baldwin | 1927
Current Owner: San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society
Home: Los Angeles, California
Official Website: https://www.sbrhs.org/welcome.html
Fuel: Oil
Locomotive Weight: 478,100lbs.
Maximum Speed: 100 MPH
Builder: Baldwin | 1927
Current Owner: San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society
Home: Los Angeles, California
Official Website: https://www.sbrhs.org/welcome.html
​Southern Pacific #4449 - Daylight
Southern Pacific "Daylight" Steam Locomotive #4449
Type: 4-8-4 Northern
Fuel: Oil
Locomotive Weight: 475,000lbs.
Maximum Speed: 110 MPH
Builder: Lima | 1941
Current Owner: City of Portland, Oregon
Under the Care of: Friends of SP 4449
Home: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation, Portland, Oregon
Friends of SP 4449 Website: www.4449.com/
Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation Website: orhf.org/
Famous for pulling the American Freedom Train in 1975, which was part of the nationwide celebration of America’s Bicentennial. For the occasion, #4449 was painted in a special red, white, and blue patriotic color scheme.
Fuel: Oil
Locomotive Weight: 475,000lbs.
Maximum Speed: 110 MPH
Builder: Lima | 1941
Current Owner: City of Portland, Oregon
Under the Care of: Friends of SP 4449
Home: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation, Portland, Oregon
Friends of SP 4449 Website: www.4449.com/
Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation Website: orhf.org/
Famous for pulling the American Freedom Train in 1975, which was part of the nationwide celebration of America’s Bicentennial. For the occasion, #4449 was painted in a special red, white, and blue patriotic color scheme.
​Milwaukee Road #261
Milwaukee Road #261 is a coal burning, 4-8-4 type Steam Locomotive.
Type: 4-8-4 Northern
Fuel: Coal
Locomotive Weight: 460,000lbs.
Maximum Speed: 100 MPH
Builder: ALCO Schenectady | 1944
Current Owner: Friends of the 261
Home: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Official Website: https://261.com/
Fuel: Coal
Locomotive Weight: 460,000lbs.
Maximum Speed: 100 MPH
Builder: ALCO Schenectady | 1944
Current Owner: Friends of the 261
Home: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Official Website: https://261.com/
Pere Marquette #1225
Pere Marquette Steam Locomotive #1225 in Owosso, Michigan
Type: 2-8-4 Berkshire
Fuel: Coal
Locomotive Weight: 442,500lbs.
Maximum Speed: 70 MPH
Builder: Lima Locomotive Works | 1941
Current Owner: Steam Railroading Institute
Home: Owosso, Michigan
Official Website: michigansteamtrain.com/
Locomotive #1225 corresponds to Christmas Day (12/25).This historic steam engine served as the inspiration for the movie The Polar Express, with many of the film’s authentic steam sounds recorded directly from #1225.
The author of The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg, grew up in Michigan and saw this locomotive on display as a child.
Fuel: Coal
Locomotive Weight: 442,500lbs.
Maximum Speed: 70 MPH
Builder: Lima Locomotive Works | 1941
Current Owner: Steam Railroading Institute
Home: Owosso, Michigan
Official Website: michigansteamtrain.com/
Locomotive #1225 corresponds to Christmas Day (12/25).This historic steam engine served as the inspiration for the movie The Polar Express, with many of the film’s authentic steam sounds recorded directly from #1225.
The author of The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg, grew up in Michigan and saw this locomotive on display as a child.
Reading #2102
Type: 4-8-4 Northern
Fuel: Coal
Locomotive Weight: 441,300lbs.
Maximum Speed: 80 MPH
Builder: Baldwin | 1925 (original 2-8-0)
Rebuilt: Reading | 1945
Current Owner: Reading Blue Mountain & Northern
Home: Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
Official Website: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/
Fuel: Coal
Locomotive Weight: 441,300lbs.
Maximum Speed: 80 MPH
Builder: Baldwin | 1925 (original 2-8-0)
Rebuilt: Reading | 1945
Current Owner: Reading Blue Mountain & Northern
Home: Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
Official Website: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/
Nickel Plate #765
Nickel Plate Steam Locomotive #765
Type: 2-8-4 Berkshire
Fuel: Coal
Locomotive Weight: 440,800lbs.
Maximum Speed: 81 MPH
Builder: Lima Locomotive Works | 1944
Current Owner: Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society
Home: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Official Website: https://fortwaynerailroad.org/
Fuel: Coal
Locomotive Weight: 440,800lbs.
Maximum Speed: 81 MPH
Builder: Lima Locomotive Works | 1944
Current Owner: Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society
Home: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Official Website: https://fortwaynerailroad.org/
Chesapeake & Ohio #1309
Type: 2-6-6-2 Mallet
Fuel: Coal
Locomotive Weight: 434,900lbs.
Maximum Speed: 45 MPH
Builder: Baldwin | 1949
Current Owner: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
Home: Cumberland, Maryland
Official Website: wmsr.com/
Fuel: Coal
Locomotive Weight: 434,900lbs.
Maximum Speed: 45 MPH
Builder: Baldwin | 1949
Current Owner: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
Home: Cumberland, Maryland
Official Website: wmsr.com/
Canadian Pacific #2816 - Empress
Type: 4-6-4 Hudson
Fuel: Oil
Locomotive Weight: 351,200lbs.
Maximum Speed: 100 MPH
Builder: Montreal Locomotive Works | 1930
Current Owner: Canadian Pacific
Home: Calgary, Alberta
Official Website: www.cpkcr.com/en/community/final-spike-steam-train
Fuel: Oil
Locomotive Weight: 351,200lbs.
Maximum Speed: 100 MPH
Builder: Montreal Locomotive Works | 1930
Current Owner: Canadian Pacific
Home: Calgary, Alberta
Official Website: www.cpkcr.com/en/community/final-spike-steam-train
Where else can you find operating steam locomotives?
Explore Steam by State for a state-by-state guide to scenic railways and railroad museums across the United States that run steam.
You can also visit Theme Park Steam to discover theme parks and zoos that operate their own steam locomotives.
Explore Steam by State for a state-by-state guide to scenic railways and railroad museums across the United States that run steam.
You can also visit Theme Park Steam to discover theme parks and zoos that operate their own steam locomotives.
