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.
Union Pacific’s Legendary Big Boy 4014 to Make Two Whistle-Stops in Colorado During Limited Fall Excursion
Union Pacific Railroad's iconic Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will journey between Wyoming and Colorado later this month. The limited excursion will offer rail fans another opportunity to see the railroad’s rich history in action.
Union Pacific Celebrates its 163rd Birthday with New Commemorative No. 1616 Lincoln Locomotive in President Lincoln’s Hometown
Union Pacific Railroad celebrated its 163rd birthday today in the hometown of its famed founder – President Abraham Lincoln – with the help of numerous dignitaries and its newest commemorative locomotive that honors Lincoln’s role in laying the foundation for America’s best-in-the-world freight rail system.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 Will Make Two Whistle-Stops in Colorado During Limited 2025 Excursion
Union Pacific Railroad announced today its legendary steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, will make two whistle-stops in Greeley, Colorado, this summer as part of a limited summer excursion.
Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Lincoln Locomotive No. 1616 with First Trip Planned in May
Union Pacific Railroad unveiled the Abraham Lincoln commemorative locomotive No. 1616 today in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Numerous dignitaries, including Arkansas Lt. Governor Leslie Rutledge, North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick and Lincoln Presidential Foundation Chairman Emeritus Sergio “Satch” Pecori joined Union Pacific executives and railroaders to celebrate the pivotal role Lincoln played uniting the nation through rail and laying the foundation for America’s freight rail supply chain.
Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Locomotive Honoring Founder Abraham Lincoln on Presidents Day
Union Pacific Railroad is celebrating Presidents Day with the unveiling of its newest commemorative locomotive honoring President Abraham Lincoln, who created the railroad and connected the nation through the transcontinental railroad. This rolling tribute highlights the pivotal role rail played and continues to play in the global economy and the transformative contributions of our nation’s 16th president.