OMAHA, Neb., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Union
Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, will embark on "The Big Boy 2021 Tour"
Aug. 5 to celebrate railroad heritage
and the communities Union Pacific serves. This is the first tour
since the locomotive was restored for 2019's "Great Race" tours
celebrating the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental
railroad's completion. The multi-year restoration took place at
Union Pacific's steam shop in Cheyenne,
Wyoming, following a retirement that spanned six
decades.
"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. "This summer, we are proud to announce that the Big Boy
will be back to tour through 10 of the states and hundreds of the
communities which Union Pacific serves."
No. 4014 will leave the Steam Shop in Cheyenne, Wyoming, August 5, making brief whistle-stops in
communities across Arkansas,
Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming. The locomotive will be on display in
the following cities:
- Saturday, Aug. 14: Fort Worth, Texas
- Tuesday, Aug. 17: Houston, Texas
- Saturday, Aug. 21: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Sunday, Aug. 29: St. Louis, Missouri
- Monday, Sept. 6: Denver, Colorado
No. 4014 will return to Cheyenne following the Denver stop. A complete
list of overnight and whistle stops will be released at
http://upsteam.com. Fans interested in getting the latest news
regarding Union Pacific's steam program and notifications of
schedule updates can join the Union Pacific Steam Club at
http://up.com/SteamClub.
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. The
other seven can be found on display in Cheyenne, Wyoming; Denver, Colorado; Frisco, Texas; Green
Bay, Wisconsin; Omaha,
Nebraska; Scranton,
Pennsylvania; and St. Louis,
Missouri.
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 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 steam tracking map showing No. 4014's location
and route will be available at upsteam.com.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers
the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable
and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company
connects its customers and communities to the global economy.
Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move
freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More
information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com.
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