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transportation27 days ago•11 min saved

Historic Big Boy steam locomotive heads east for USA 250 celebration

The world’s largest operating steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, is leaving its western base for a rare cross‑country trip east to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday, performing a roughly 10‑state tour that includes Omaha, West Chicago, Buffalo, Scranton, Philadelphia, Altoona, Fostoria and St. Louis. Built in 1941 to haul wartime freight and restored in 2019, the 133‑foot, 1.2‑million‑pound engine now tours publicly with viewing spots and a real‑time location tracker from Union Pacific.

via USA Today|

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transportation29 days ago•22 min saved

Big Boy 4014 Heads East for America’s 250th Birthday Coast-to-Coast Tour

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will tour the Northeast as part of a 2026 coast-to-coast celebration of America’s 250th birthday, traveling jointly with Norfolk Southern for the eastern leg, with eight major public displays and more than 50 whistle-stops across 14 states, ending in Cheyenne on July 29; riders can buy experiences in vintage cars via UPtrainTix.org and schedule details are at UPsteam.com.

via Union Pacific|

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technology2 months ago•1 min saved

Big Boy 4014 Heads East for Independence Day Tour

Union Pacific will send its 4-8-8-4 Big Boy 4014 on a multi-city East Coast tour to celebrate the Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary, with stops from Cheyenne to Philadelphia (May 25–July 29) including Omaha, Chicago, Buffalo, Scranton, Altoona, St. Louis and Kansas City; it marks the first time a Big Boy operates in the Eastern U.S. The railroad also unveiled two commemorative locomotives: SD70M 1776 with the America 250 motif and 4547 named after President Donald J. Trump, continuing a presidential-tribute series that has honored Lincoln and George H. W. Bush.

via Railfan & Railroad Magazine|

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transportation2 months ago•18 min saved

Union Pacific Debuts Dual Commemorative Locomotives for America’s 250th Anniversary

Union Pacific unveiled two commemorative locomotives, No. 4547 and No. 1776, to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, with Big Boy No. 4014 planned for an East Coast tour this summer; No. 1776 features an America250 motif and flag imagery, while No. 4547 carries patriotic designs honoring the current president, as the company outlines historical context and upcoming display stops.

via Union Pacific|

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