On display
Fostoria, OH
Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center
What’s happening at this stop
Big Boy 4014 is on free public display in Fostoria from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center. Standard display rules apply: ground-level viewing, no cab access, uneven footing, and expect to wait.
Fostoria is a legendary train-watching town — its "Iron Triangle," where three busy main lines cross, draws railfans from across the country — so a Big Boy visit here is a genuine home game for the hobby.
Tickets & admission
Free — no ticket required. Free admission; no ticket or reservation required.
Why this stop matters
Fostoria is one of the most famous train-watching towns in America. Three heavily used main lines — today operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern — cross in the so-called "Iron Triangle," sending well over a hundred trains a day past the city.
Fostoria leaned into its reputation by building a dedicated trackside rail park, making it a pilgrimage spot for railfans and a fitting stage for the largest steam locomotive ever built.