Union Pacific Big Boy Steam Locomotive Draws Crowds in Rochelle Visit on Way to Philadelphia 

ROCHELLE – The Union Pacific No 4014 Big Boy steam locomotive visited Rochelle yesterday on her way to Philadelphia for the nation’s 250th birthday. The Ken Wise Railroad park saw hundreds of visitors flocking to the track to see one of the largest steam locomotives ever built. The train was a major attraction two years ago when it was on display for the day in Rochelle. Big Boy is set to return to Illinois on July 18th with a stop in Springfield.