Historic Big Boy locomotive draws hundreds of fans to Houston stop of 10-state tour
The 600-ton locomotive is one of eight remaining from 1941. HOUSTON — A 600-ton piece of history is in Houston, allowing hundreds a chance to see the Big Boy locomotive up close. The 80-plus-year-old engineering marvel is wrapping up its trip through the heartland, stopping at Houston’s Amtrak station on Washington Avenue. When Big Boy … Read more