Union Pacific’s Famed ‘Big Boy No. 4014’ Preparing for Westward Summer Tour
April 10 2024 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest
steam locomotive, will return to the rails this summer with a
scenic tour across mountain ranges and high desert vistas in four
western states: Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and California.
The monthlong “Big Boy Westward Bound” tour, which starts June
30, will honor Union Pacific’s rich railroad legacy and celebrate
the railroad’s employees and communities it serves. For part of its
journey, the Big Boy’s consist will include an assortment of rail
cars giving spectators a glimpse into what the locomotive looked
like pulling freight in its heyday.
“The Big Boy locomotive symbolizes the pivotal role railroads
played in shaping our nation’s history, and the technological
advances we have witnessed within our industry,” said Union Pacific
CEO Jim Vena. “We are thrilled to share this living piece of
history with our employees and the public, and we love seeing the
enthusiasm this locomotive generates wherever its whistle
blows.”
Big Boy will journey from its home base in Cheyenne, Wyoming, en
route to Roseville, California, before returning to Wyoming by the
end of July. It will make numerous whistle-stops in communities
along the way, with public display stops scheduled in:
- July 12-13: Roseville, California
- July 20-21: Ogden, Utah
Additional route details and approximate times for whistlestops
will be shared closer to the tour.
This is one of two public tours planned for Big Boy in 2024,
with a second tour planned later this fall with stops in Texas,
Arkansas, Kansas, and Illinois, among other states. Details of the
second tour will be released later this spring.
During the tour, the Union Pacific Museum will host a special
passenger trip. The unique experience is the annual gala fundraiser
for the nonprofit organization and provides a rare opportunity to
travel on this historic heritage equipment. More information and
ticket information will be posted at www.uptraintix.com as the tour
gets closer.
Union Pacific reminds all rail fans to keep safety top of mind
and stay 25 feet back from the tracks when taking a picture
or viewing this mammoth machine. That means never take a picture or
video standing on the track or the ballast and never climb on the
locomotive or equipment.
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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