Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 Returns this Summer with Public Display Days in Roseville, California and Ogden, Utah
09 Mai 2024 - 8:00PM
Business Wire
Legendary locomotive also will make 19 whistle-stops in five
western states
Union Pacific's legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest
operating steam locomotive built to conquer mountains, will make 19
whistle-stops in five states this summer during its 2024 Westward
Bound Tour from Wyoming to California.
In addition, this mighty steam locomotive will be on public
display for two days each in Roseville, California, July 12-13, and
Ogden, Utah, July 20-21.
Big Boy will leave its home base in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on June
30, traveling across Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and California. On its
return trip to Wyoming, it will travel for a short stretch across
southeast Idaho.
Scheduled whistle-stops:
June 30 – Laramie, Wyoming July 1 –
Wamsutter, Wyoming July 3 – Green River, Wyoming July 4 – Morgan,
Utah July 6 – Wells, Nevada July 8 – Carlin and Battle Mountain,
Nevada July 9 – Gerlach, Nevada July 11 – Oroville, California July
14 – Colfax and Truckee, California July 16 – Lovelock, Nevada July
17 – Carlin, Nevada July 19 – Montello, Nevada July 22 – Brigham
City, Utah, and Soda Springs, Idaho July 23 – Kemmerer, Wyoming
July 25 – Point of Rocks, Wyoming July 26 – Medicine Bow,
Wyoming
Display days offer an up-close look at the 1.1-million-pound
marvel along with the "Experience the Union Pacific" rail car, a
captivating walk-through exhibition that provides a unique glimpse
into the rich history of railroading.
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.org as the tour
gets closer.
Twenty-five Big Boy locomotives were built for Union Pacific to
haul freight over the steep grade of the Wasatch Mountain Range in
Utah during World War II. Eight were preserved after the
locomotives were retired six decades ago, but only Big Boy No. 4014
is still in operation.
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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