Bob Tregilus3d ago

The Union Pacific No.4014 "Big Boy," a 4-8-8-4 steam engine, rolling along the southern edge of the Black Rock playa in Nevada this morning. The 4014 was built by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) in Schenectady, New York, in 1941.
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Show threadLuis Villa3d ago
@elaterite is it touring again?
Show threadBob Tregilus3d ago

@luis_in_brief Yes!

https://www.up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule

Big Boy No. 4014’s Schedule | Union Pacific

Union Pacific connects 23 western U.S. states, providing safe and efficient railroad transportation, freight shipping and logistics.

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Show threadLuis Villa3d ago
@elaterite fun! we just missed it in Truckee a few years back.
Show threadBob Tregilus
@luis_in_brief Ya, that was '24. They hit a tree and had to fix something on the way up the hill. They were running very late. Maybe they didn't bother to stop in Truckee? You should try and get out and see it if you're in the area!
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Show threadLuis Villa3d ago
@elaterite maybe, but we had been road tripping ourselves and so the family veto'd my interest on grounds of "we are all tired and would rather go home than look at an old train". Which, fair.