OMAHA, Neb., March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific
announced the commemorative tour schedule for its historic steam
locomotives, Big Boy No. 4014 and Living Legend No. 844. The iconic
steam locomotives will join together in a public display for the
first time May 9 in Ogden, Utah, during Union Pacific's
celebratory event marking the transcontinental railroad's
150th anniversary. The festivities include recreating
the iconic photo taken May 10, 1869,
when the last spike was tapped into place at Promontory Summit,
creating America's first transcontinental railroad. Union Pacific
no longer has tracks near Promontory Summit. They were removed to
support the scrap metal projects during World War II.
"Completing the transcontinental railroad was a major feat that
united America and laid the foundation for the country's growth,
economic progress and improved the way of life," said Scott Moore, senior vice president – Corporate
Relations and chief administrative officer. "The restored steam
engines are rolling pieces of history that take us back in time as
we celebrate this momentous anniversary. We're excited to share No.
844 and No. 4014 with our communities, and invite generations to
join us along the tour."
No. 844 will leave Cheyenne,
Wyoming, April 27. It will
make several brief stops called whistle-stops in communities along
its route, arriving in Ogden on
April 28. The Living Legend will be
on display at Ogden Union Station through May 11.
The Big Boy's return follows more than two years of restoration.
Of the eight still in existence, No. 4014 is the world's only
operating Big Boy locomotive. It will leave Cheyenne May 4 following a 9:30 a.m. MT christening ceremony at the historic
Cheyenne Depot and arrive in Ogden
for the May 9 celebratory event at
Ogden Union Station. The Big Boy also will make several
whistle-stops in communities along its route.
A comprehensive tour schedule, including No. 844 and No. 4014
GPS location tracking information is available at
https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/. Due to the dynamic nature of
these operations, running times and scheduled stops are subject to
change.
The 150th anniversary celebration will continue
throughout the year with No. 4014 visiting many states across the
Union Pacific system. A tentative schedule with tour locations and
dates will be published in the near future.
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insider by joining the Union Pacific Steam Club. Steam Club members
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ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most
recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in
the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical
link in the global supply chain. The railroad's diversified
business mix is classified into its Agricultural Products, Energy,
Industrial and Premium business groups. Union Pacific serves many
of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all
major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects
with Canada's rail systems and is
the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value
to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe,
reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible
manner.
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