OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's
largest steam locomotive, Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, will
embark on a third and final tour celebrating the 150th
anniversary of the transcontinental railroad's completion, giving
rail fans across the Southwest an opportunity to experience
history. The newly restored locomotive recently completed a tour
across the upper Midwest and a trip to Ogden, Utah, for a May
9 ceremony commemorating the anniversary.
No. 4014 will leave the Steam Shop in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Sept. 27 for the "Great Race Across the
Southwest," making brief whistle-stops in communities along its
route through Arizona,
Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, New
Mexico, Oklahoma,
Texas, Utah and Wyoming. At this time, only the October tour
dates are available; however, the full schedule is expected to be
released at upsteam.com prior to the Sept.
27 tour launch. No. 4014 will be on display in the following
cities:
- Oct. 2-3: Provo, Utah
- Oct. 7: Las Vegas, Nev.
- Oct. 10-11: Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
- Oct. 18: Tucson, Ariz.
- Oct. 21-22: El Paso, Texas
"Weighing in at 1.2 million pounds, the Big Boy makes a big
impression in communities it visits, reminding us of bygone days
and the important role the railroad continues to play in our global
economy," said Scott Moore, senior
vice president – Corporate Relations and chief administrative
officer. "Union Pacific wants to thank the countless rail fans and
communities who have helped us celebrate this tremendous
anniversary."
Twenty-five Big Boys were built exclusively for Union Pacific,
the first of which was delivered in 1941 to handle the steep
terrain between Cheyenne and
Ogden. Of the eight still in
existence, No. 4014 is the world's only operating Big Boy. In May,
it completed its inaugural tour to Ogden for Union Pacific's 150th
anniversary ceremony. The Big Boy and historic steam locomotive
Living Legend No. 844 met nose-to-nose, recreating the iconic image
taken May 10, 1869, when the last
spike was tapped into place at Promontory Summit, creating
America's first transcontinental railroad.
Union Pacific strongly encourages visitors to keep safety top of
mind while viewing and photographing No. 4014 on its journey. For
everyone's safety:
- Remember, trains can't stop quickly to avoid people or vehicles
on the tracks.
- A train's distance and speed can be deceiving.
- The average train overhangs the track by at least three feet –
take extra precaution and stand back at least 25 feet.
- Railroad tracks, trestles, yards and right of way are private
property.
- Never assume tracks are abandoned or inactive – always expect a
train.
The Experience the Union Pacific Rail Car, a new,
multi-media walk-through exhibition providing a glimpse at the past
while telling the story of modern-day railroading, will accompany
the Big Boy on its tour. A route map and No. 4014's GPS location
tracking information is available at upsteam.com. Due to the
dynamic nature of these operations, running times and scheduled
stops are subject to change.
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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