Union Pacific’s Big Boy to Tour the Northeast
Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will journey to the East Coast for the first time in collaboration with Norfolk Southern, as part of a historic coast-to-coast tour as both railroads celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The tour includes a Fourth of July celebration in Philadelphia, major display events in eight cities and more than 50 whistle-stops in 10 states, including stops for the first time in Indiana, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania.
U.S. Labor Secretary Joins 250th Celebration for Look at Big Boy No. 4014
U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer climbed into the cab of Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014 on April 11 as part of a tour led by CEO Jim Vena in Roseville, California. The visit occurred during the legendary locomotive’s first public display on its historic coast-to-coast tour in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
The Journey Begins: Union Pacific’s Famed Big Boy Kicks Off America 250 Tour from Historic Transcontinental Site
Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive embarked on its first coast-to-coast tour today in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with a kickoff ceremony held at Milepost 0 in downtown, Sacramento – the historic site where Central Pacific Railroad began construction on the first transcontinental railroad line in 1863.
Union Pacific Celebrates America’s 250th with New Locomotives No. 4547 and No. 1776
Union Pacific Railroad, founded by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862, unveiled its plans today to celebrate the United States, its amazing history and the people behind its unparalleled success story with two new locomotives and the first Big Boy steam tour to the East Coast in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.
Big Boy No. 4014 Historic Coast-to-Coast Tour to Make 27 Whistle-Stops During Western Leg
Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, is steaming up for the western leg of its coast‑to‑coast tour to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with 27 whistle-stops and four public display days scheduled during its journey across four western states.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Historic Coast-to-Coast Tour
Union Pacific Railroad will join the nation in celebrating 250 years of American independence and innovation this year with its first-ever coast-to-coast steam tour led by the legendary Big Boy No. 4014. The world’s largest operating steam locomotive will be joined by two commemorative locomotives, including the railroad’s newest locomotive: No. 1776 – America250.