Big Boy 4014 in Fostoria, OH — Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT

Big Boy No. 4014 on public display at Norfolk Southern Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center, 3101 North Township Road 47, Fostoria, OH. Hours 09:00–15:00 EDT. Free admission, no tickets required. No public access outside posted hours. No cab or railcar access. Working rail environment with uneven surfaces; visitors must stay at least 25 feet from all tracks. No designated seating. per up.com

Destination Seneca County coordinating local business participation: restaurants, shops, hotels, and attractions offering special hours and promotions on July 14. Details continuously updated at destinationsenecacounty.org/bigboy/ and BigBoyFostoria.com. Fostoria Iron Triangle Rail Park (499 S. Poplar St.) open 24/7, free — nationally recognized railfan park at CSX/NS/CSX B-line diamond, a companion attraction. No separately announced city-sponsored festival confirmed for July 14. per destinationsenecacounty.org

No public access outside 09:00–15:00 EDT at the Norfolk Southern Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center (3101 N. Township Rd 47); it is a working railroad facility and a temporary perimeter is expected per UP standard display-day setup. Detailed access, parking, and routing for the July 14 visit are not yet published by the CVB ('will be added as planning continues'). Published restriction: RVs, campers, trailers, and certain oversized vehicles are not permitted in restricted areas during the designated dates surrounding the event. per destinationsenecacounty.org

Detailed parking and shuttle plans for the July 14 visit are not yet fully published by the CVB; check destinationsenecacounty.org/bigboy (also BigBoyFostoria.com) and save a screenshot before arriving. Confirmed paid options: the Fostoria Habitat for Humanity lots (Atha Ave. & Poplar St.) at a suggested $20/vehicle/day donation, and a $5-per-person round-trip overflow shuttle. RVs, campers, trailers, and certain oversized vehicles are not permitted in restricted areas during the designated event dates. No parking or pedestrian access at the NS display site itself; no public transit to the display site. per destinationsenecacounty.org

No official attendance projection published for the Fostoria stop. UP FAQ advises planning for wait times due to limited capacity and anticipated crowd size — extended standing required. The CVB says the visit is 'expected to bring significant attention and visitors to Fostoria.' A Jun 6 pass-through at Iron Triangle Rail Park drew railfan interest; the full six-hour July 14 display is expected to draw substantially larger crowds. per up.com

Portable restrooms (port-a-potties) provided during display hours per UP standard Display Day FAQ. Water bottles permitted. No designated seating. No on-site food/concession details published for NS Automotive Distribution Center. Fostoria Iron Triangle Rail Park (499 S. Poplar St., free, 24/7) has restrooms and drinking fountain. Downtown Fostoria dining options available via CVB business participation program. per up.com

Drones not permitted during Display Days. When Big Boy is in motion, drones must remain at least 25 feet laterally from tracks. No cab or railcar access. Free admission; no tickets required. Bag policy not published. Pet policy not published. UP schedule may change — monitor up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule and UPSteam.com for updates. per up.com