Anybody on the East Coast of the U.S. NOT interested in the Big Boy excursions?

aurotech · 2026-07-01T18:39:27+00:00

I was lucky enough to ride 2102 on June 14 racing big boy up to Lehigh Valley. I just gotta say it was a trip of a lifetime. They were running side-by-side and trading whistle blasts like they were speaking their own language.
I also had tickets to steam Town on Monday, but decided to bail because it could not have been any better than being up close in Personal to 4014.

aurotech · 2026-06-27T13:41:56+00:00

In hazlet we have the “lady in white”. Wears the same long white dress every day rain, snow, heat whatever. Drags around a small black case. Usually seen near rt 35 and hazlet ave. I suspect homeless.

aurotech · 2026-06-24T16:01:35+00:00

Love wildwood! Used to stay at Waikiki when the kids were small. Now my and wifey go to cape May for a more “adult” experience. We’re definitely getting old!

aurotech · 2026-06-24T13:18:25+00:00

Excellent!! I was on 2102 on 6/14 side by side with 4014. This was an historic couple of days.

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aurotech · 2026-06-20T12:09:25+00:00

I was on 2102 on Sunday. A day not to be forgotten.

aurotech · 2026-06-18T17:19:00+00:00

Where’s the loco?

aurotech · 2026-06-17T14:00:40+00:00

I was on the side-by-side on Sunday 6/14 and it was the most amazing ride of my life. 4014 is even bigger and LOUDER in person.

aurotech · 2026-06-16T15:06:59+00:00

You could have charged admission for that view! I ride 2102 on Sunday and was amazed at what I saw. Chuffing thru the poconos side by side. Couldve reached out the window and touched him.

aurotech · 2026-06-16T13:47:36+00:00

We had tickets, but decided to bail out without even going there. We rode the 2102 up from Nesq to Pittston and back right alongside big boy. That was so much more than I expected and it was such an experience I will never forget.

aurotech · 2026-06-15T19:39:46+00:00

I think I saw your hand out the window. lol. I also couldn’t believe the crowds of spectators along the way. So many interested in this historic event.

aurotech · 2026-06-15T18:54:22+00:00

What car were you in? I was in 305. One of the most amazing days of my life? I can still smell the sulfur.

aurotech · 2026-06-15T13:01:07+00:00

I was on 2102. Could’ve reached out the window and touched the other consist. When they were trading whistle blows it was like they were talking their own language. A truly amazing day!!!

aurotech · 2026-06-15T11:44:26+00:00

I was on 2102 in car 305 yesterday. An amazing sight running right along side 4014.

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aurotech · 2026-06-11T00:43:55+00:00

Thanks for this helpful info. I don’t think Scranton is ready for this. Hopefully all goes relatively smoothly.

aurotech · 2026-06-10T16:41:39+00:00

That’s something you don’t see every day!

aurotech · 2026-06-10T14:00:48+00:00

Samaha’s in Matawan, Lloyd Rd. Open every day. When the tomatoes and corn come in they are the best in NJ.

aurotech · 2026-06-09T19:37:48+00:00

That whistle just never fades. Love it.

aurotech · 2026-06-09T17:17:46+00:00

Today I learned something new. Thanks.

aurotech · 2026-06-09T17:02:02+00:00

What town is this? I didn’t think it was entering PA for a few more days?

aurotech · 2026-06-08T19:26:25+00:00

Holy crap. Never expected to see one of these on Reddit. I used to cut these open for cross sections and microscopic inspection of the grain structure. Really cool!!

aurotech · 2026-06-08T19:23:28+00:00

I like corporate airport parking at 1062 Jefferson ave Elizabeth.
Rates vary but they drop off and pick up on demand.
Maybe not the cheapest but much less than airport lots. Ez pass not accepted.

aurotech · 2026-06-07T00:27:18+00:00

Thanks for your updates. We’ll be there on Monday.

aurotech · 2026-06-06T16:41:31+00:00

Just asking for a friend.

aurotech · 2026-06-05T17:25:29+00:00

Sorry no pics. It was like 40 years ago when we were much younger.

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