UP 4014 pulls out of its overnight stop of Sidney on its way to North Platte. At the same time, BNSF sent a Southbound over the 4014 on its own line. Talk about perfect timing.

With 21 covered hoppers, 3 support cars, 2 water bottles, and diesel 8167 on the drawbar Big Boy 4014 begins its great trek across the American Midwest by storming east up Archer Hill just a few m... (more)

The Great Race to Ogden! Union Pacific "Big Boy" steam locomotive 4-8-8-4 #4014 & "Living Legend" 4-8-4 #844 with the special train to Ogden, UT through the impressive Echo Can... (more)

Only in America! Yes folks, there are not many places in the world where a major freight railroad would suddenly decide to spend millions of dollars to drag the world's largest steam locomo... (more)

Back on home turf. After spending decades as an outdoor display in California, the newly restored Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 is not only back on UP rails, she's back on home turf as well. ... (more)

Conquering the Wasatch Range! Newly rebuilt UP 4014 Big Boy leads the 150th Golden Spike Anniversary special East back home as the train passes thru the small town of Henefer.

Union Pacific 4014 and 844 round a curve as they lead their train to Peru Canyon and a stop in Green River.

Union Pacific "Big Boy" No. 4014 and "Northern" No. 844 put on a fantastic show as they depart Rawlins, Wyoming, for Laramie, on May 17, 2019.

Thunder in the canyon. After completing her epic journey to Ogden for the Spike 150 celebration, UP Locomotives 4014 and 844 take their special train back east, through Echo Canyon on the r... (more)

Ed Dickens, Manager Heritage Program for Union Pacific cools down the 4014 after another successful Doubleheading run with the 844. Hats off to Ed and his tireless crew for the dedication that suc... (more)

4014 and 844, with the Spike 150 special, start their ascent up Weber Canyon, passing through Sheephead Tunnel. To my surprise, there wasn't another person within sight at this location.

Ain't she sweet?.....the 4014, I mean. The recent Big Boy debut was a pretty crowded affair, making it very difficult to get "clean" photos of the locomotive. People just kept getting in ... (more)

The Big Boy and #844 stop in Granger to receive the undivided attention of both the UP steam crew and the public.

Big Boy, U.P. Nº4014 polishes the rails of the Overland Route with the Great Race To Ogden as the train descends the western slope of Sherman Hill and along side Bath Family Ranch at Tie Siding, ... (more)