Union Pacific Steam Schedule
Keep Safety Top of Mind
- Stay back at least 25 feet from all railroad tracks. This includes drones.
- Railroad tracks, trestles, yards and right of way are private property - do not trespass.
- Never assume tracks are abandoned or inactive - ALWAYS expect a train.
- Be a safe and considerate driver - do not pace the train.
- Be Aware of the Environment: While we strive to provide access to all guests, Big Boy is positioned in a working rail environment with uneven walking surfaces that may create difficulty for accessibility.
Heartland of America Tour
Big Boy No. 4014 will depart on the "Heartland of America Tour" on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from Cheyenne, Wyoming, and travel across nine additional states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. The eight-week tour concludes in late October. No. 4014 will be on display in the following locations:
- Sunday, Sept. 8: Rochelle, Illinois (Chicago metro area)
- Sunday, Oct. 6: Houston, Texas
- Thursday/Friday, Oct. 10-11: Fort Worth, Texas
Note: All schedule times and locations are subject to change. The Big Boy can run ahead or behind schedule, based on conditions. Please check back periodically for updates and be aware there is no public access to the Big Boy outside these listed stops. Overnight stops are closed to the public unless otherwise noted; arrival times at overnight locations are not available. Questions about the route? Check out our Steam Locomotive Tracking map, which has the planned route highlighted.
| Friday, Sept. 20 – Thursday, Oct. 3 | ||
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| Locomotive Maintenance NO PUBLIC ACCESS Private Union Pacific Employee Event Employee Event Information |
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| Friday, Oct. 4 | ||
| Hearne, Texas (9:00 a.m. departure) to Houston, Texas | ||
| Navasota, Texas E. McAlpine St. Crossing |
Arrival Depart |
11:00 a.m. CT 11:30 a.m. CT |
| Hempstead, Texas Wilkins St. Crossing |
Arrival Depart |
12:15 p.m. CT 12:45 p.m. CT |
| Saturday, Oct. 5 | ||
| Houston, Texas | Private Union Pacific Employee Event NO PUBLIC ACCESS Employee Event Information |
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| Sunday, Oct. 6 | ||
| Houston, Texas Houston Amtrak 902 Washington Ave. |
On Display: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT Admission to see the Big Boy is Free and Open to the Public. No Onsite Event Parking Utilize Downtown Houston Public Parking options. |
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| Monday, Oct. 7 | ||
| Houston, Texas (9:00 a.m. departure) to Bryan, Texas | ||
| Spring, Texas Elm Street Crossing |
Arrival Depart |
11:00 a.m. CT 11:30 a.m. CT |
| Navasota, Texas E. McAlpine St. Crossing |
Arrival Depart |
1:30 p.m. CT 2:00 p.m. CT |
| Tuesday, Oct. 8 | ||
| Bryan, Texas Wellborn Road and F & B Road Crossing |
Viewing Only | |
| Wednesday, Oct. 9 | ||
| Bryan, Texas (9:00 a.m. departure) to Fort Worth, Texas | ||
| Marlin, Texas Wood St. Crossing |
Arrival Depart |
11:45 a.m. CT 12:15 p.m. CT |
| West, Texas Broadway St. Crossing |
Arrival Depart |
1:45 p.m. CT 2:15 p.m. CT |
| Thursday, Oct. 10 | ||
| Fort Worth, Texas 275 W. Lancaster Ave. |
On Display: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT Admission to see the Big Boy is Free and Open to the Public. FortWorth.com Parking and Transportation Information |
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| Friday, Oct. 11 | ||
| Fort Worth, Texas 275 W. Lancaster Ave. |
On Display: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT Admission to see the Big Boy is Free and Open to the Public. FortWorth.com Parking and Transportation Information |
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| Saturday, Oct. 12 | ||
| Fort Worth, Texas | Private Union Pacific Employee Event NO PUBLIC ACCESS Employee Event Information |
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| Sunday, Oct. 13 | ||
| Fort Worth, Texas (8:00 a.m. departure) to McAlester, Okla. | ||
| Durant, Okla. Louisiana St. Crossing |
Arrival Depart |
1:15 p.m. CT 1:45 p.m. CT |
| Monday, Oct. 14 | ||
| McAlester, Okla. (9:00 a.m. departure) to Coffeyville, Kan. | ||
| Muskogee, Okla. Okmulgee St. Crossing |
Arrival Depart |
11:00 a.m. CT 11:30 a.m. CT |
| Claremore, Okla. Florence Ave. Crossing |
Arrival Depart |
1:15 p.m. CT 1:45 p.m. CT |
| Tuesday, Oct. 15 | ||
| Coffeyville, Kan. (9:00 a.m. departure) to Kansas City, Mo. | ||
| Osawatomie, Kan. W. Pacific Ave. Crossing |
Arrival Depart |
2:15 p.m. CT 2:45 p.m. CT |
| Kansas City, Mo. Union Station 30 W. Pershing Rd. |
Arrival | 6:45 p.m. CT |
| Wednesday, Oct. 16 | ||
| Kansas City, Mo. Union Station 30 W. Pershing Rd. |
Public Viewing Only:
Private Union Pacific Employee Event Information |
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| Thursday, Oct. 17 | ||
| Kansas City, Mo. (9:00 a.m. departure) to Salina, Kan. | ||
| Topeka, Kan. Great Overland Station 701 N. Kansas Ave. |
Arrival Depart |
12:15 p.m. CT 12:45 p.m. CT |
| Friday, Oct. 18 | ||
| Salina, Kan. Salina Depot 400 N. 13th St. |
Public Viewing Only: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT NO PUBLIC ACCESS after 1:00 p.m. Private Union Pacific Employee Event Information |
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| Saturday, Oct. 19 | ||
| Salina, Kan. (9:00 a.m. departure) to Hays, Kan. | ||
| Wilson, Kan. Avenue E Crossing |
Arrival Depart |
11:00 a.m. CT 11:30 a.m. CT |
| Sunday, Oct. 20 | ||
| Hays, Kan. (9:00 a.m. departure) to Sharon Springs, Kan. | ||
| Grainfield, Kan. Main St. Crossing |
Arrival Depart |
12:00 Noon CT 12:30 p.m. CT |
| Monday, Oct. 21 | ||
| Sharon Springs, Kan. (9:00 a.m. departure) to Denver, Colo. | ||
| Strasburg, Colo. Monroe St. Crossing |
Arrival Depart |
3:45 p.m MT 4:15 p.m. MT |
| Tuesday, Oct. 22 | ||
| Denver, Colo. | Private Union Pacific Employee Event NO PUBLIC ACCESS Employee Event Information |
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| Wednesday, Oct. 23 | ||
| Denver, Colo. (9:00 a.m. departure) to Cheyenne, Wyo. | ||
| Greeley, Colo. 10th St. Crossing |
Arrival Depart |
12:35 p.m MT 1:05 p.m. MT |
You can also view the route on our interactive Steam Location Tracking map.
Key Definitions
On Display Admission to display days are free (no tickets required), though parking at surrounding parking facilities may involve a charge. These are the best times to see the Big Boy.
Viewing Only Locations where fans can safely view the Big Boy. In some cases, the Big Boy will be displayed behind a fence or other perimeter.
Passenger Excursion Opportunities to ride are rare, but when they are available as a fundraiser for charitable groups, they are listed on this schedule. Any passenger excursion tickets are sold by outside entities -- not Union Pacific -- and are not available on the day of the excursion. There will not be a passenger excursion during the Heartland of America tour, though there will be an exciting opportunity to ride in the Big Boy's cab! As part of the tour, the Union Pacific Railroad Museum will be auctioning off four cab rides on Big Boy No. 4014, with proceeds going to two worthy causes: the Union Pacific Museum Association and Union Pacific’s Friend-to-Friend Network, a nonprofit that benefits railroad families in times of need, such as medical or natural disaster hardships. The auction starts Monday, Aug. 12 and ends Monday, Aug. 19. Details can be found at https://rarauctions.com/upm .
Overnight Stops Locations where the Big Boy stops overnight are closed to the public due to safety and security reasons, unless otherwise noted on the schedule. Non-employees who access these locations without permission will be treated as trespassers. Afternoon arrival times are not available.
Souvenirs
Westward Bound Tour
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. During the tour, the Union Pacific Museum hosted a special, sold-out passenger trip from Roseville to Sparks, Nevada. The unique experience was the annual gala fundraiser for the nonprofit organization and provided a rare opportunity to travel on this historic heritage equipment. In all, Big Boy No. 4014 will visit 14 of the 23 states Union Pacific serves in 2024.
Union Pacific Steam Club
To be notified when news about Union Pacific's legendary steam program becomes available, join the Official Union Pacific Steam Club at http://UP.com/SteamClub ! Steam club members always get notified first when news about Union Pacific's steam program is released!
Future Schedules
Last fall, we had anticipated including Boise, Idaho, and Portland, Oregon on the Westward Bound tour. As planning continued, we determined that the network capacity on our northern corridor could not accommodate Big Boy No. 4014 along with anticipated demand on a single track. Our goal is to share the Big Boy with as many rail fans as possible across our network, and we look forward to seeing everyone track side – 25 feet back – this fall.