This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Today, we're proud to kick off the eastern leg of our coast-to-coast tour as Big Boy #up4014 heads east from its home base in Cheyenne, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
The world’s largest steam locomotive doesn’t move itself.
In the latest Trains Tuesday, Steve Glischinski goes behind the scenes with the UP steam crew. Discover the massive effort required to keep No. 4014 on the rails.
Go on the road with the Big Boy:
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David Plowden, an acclaimed documentary photographer whose memorable work stretched far beyond the boundaries of the railroad world, has died. He was 93 years old. https://t.co/v7MxdjGrce
DEW this: come see Big Boy No. 4014 - the world's largest operating steam locomotive at Steamtown in Scranton, PA, June 15–16!
You bring the Dew, we’ll bring the steam. We’d love to see you there! Check out the full tour schedule: https://t.co/3rXvElenyI
Officials with @FortWayneRails have said they are on track to move New York Central L-3a 4-8-2 “Mohawk” 3001 out of Elkhart, Ind., this summer, the first major step towards a highly anticipated operational restoration https://t.co/tjr67xRKYc