The Spark

Power, Progress & Celebration: The Big Boy 4014 Arrival and JuneteenthHBG


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Megan Stevens of Steamtown National Historic Site explores the historic arrival of Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 in Scranton. We discuss the significance of one of the largest steam locomotives ever built, its cross-country tour, and the rare reunion with Steamtown’s own Big Boy No. 4012. From massive scale to modern-day maintenance and logistics, We capture what makes this once-in-a-lifetime rail event so extraordinary.

Dr. Kimeka Campbell, Yanni Williams, and Dujuan Dixon previews JuneteenthHBG 2026. We explore the week-long celebration (June 14–20), highlighting major events like the parade, Taste of Black Harrisburg, riverfront jubilee, and closing concert drawing over 10,000 attendees. This milestone year honors 250 years of American history, 10 years of YPOC Harrisburg, and the continued growth of one of the region’s most impactful cultural celebrations.

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