World's Largest Steam Locomotive 'Big Boy No. 4014 ... - Union Pacific
Nov 2, 2023 · Union Pacific's famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive, will return to the rails in 2024 for a tour celebrating the railroad’s deep history and connection to communities, and its employees.
Union Pacific Big Boy - Wikipedia
The Union Pacific Big Boy is a type of simple articulated 4-8-8-4 steam locomotive manufactured by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) between 1941 and 1944 and operated by the Union Pacific Railroad in revenue service until 1962.
Union Pacific plans major Big Boy tour in 2024 - Trains
Nov 2, 2023 · OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific will send Big Boy No. 4014 on a “Four Corners” tour of its system in 2024, the railroad announced today, including stops in Oregon, California, Texas, and Illinois.
UP: Full Steam Ahead: World’s Largest Steam ... - Union Pacific
Jun 14, 2021 · 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.
Union Pacific Revives Big Boy Train | ACHR News
Nov 4, 2024 · Big Reveal. Once the final design was complete, 25 of these new locomotives, known as “Big Boys” were manufactured and put to work. Each locomotive cost around $265,000 back then, which equates to almost $5,500,000 in today’s money. But Union Pacific got its money’s worth, because the Big Boy series continued to operate regularly for ...
UP: Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 Steam Schedule
Earlier this summer, Union Pacific's legendary Big Boy No. 4014 toured in five states during its 2024 Westward Bound Tour from Wyoming to California. In addition, this mighty steam locomotive was on public display for two days each in Roseville, California and Ogden, Utah.
Union Pacific's 'Big Boy' steam engine in Oklahoma: By the …
Oct 11, 2024 · Union Pacific No. 4014, better known as "Big Boy," kicked off its 2024 tour on Aug. 28 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and will work its way across nine states, including Oklahoma this weekend. Here's what to know about the engine:
Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 Returns this Summer with …
OMAHA, Neb., May 09, 2024 -- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific's legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive built to conquer mountains, will make 19...
Union Pacific Railroad Company: Union Pacific’s Big Boy No.
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 17, 2024-- Union Pacific announced today that its legendary steam locomotive Big Boy No. 4014 will embark on a second tour this year, with a trip planned this fall in middle America, including Chicago and Houston.
Union Pacific Big Boy - Trains
Oct 11, 2024 · Big Boy news, details, videos, and articles from Trains staff and contributors. See the latest on Union Pacific’s 4-8-8-4 here!