While I don't consider myself train nerd, I have always been amazed by steam engines. With Union Pacific's acquisition of Norfolk Southern, the UP's steam engines now have access to lines east of the Mississippi River. UP is making a run out Cheyenne to Philadelphia with the 4014 Big Boy for the America's 250th. My guess is this will one of the few times you will see the Big Boy in this region. The schedule is in the link below. I am making plans to take the family to see this only operating Big Boy pass bye.
Big Boy's Route (https://www.up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule)
Im super excited!!! First time she's east of the Mississippi since her birth in the 40s.
Two of my friends and I are going on a train excursion with the local Reading Blue Mtn. And Northern. They will take a train ride where it will meet and pass big boy.
I may also go see it in either Scranton at Steamtown or Philly!
Maybe a once in a lifetime chance.