Union Pacific’s Famed ‘Big Boy’ Steam Engine to Visit Dozens of Communities in Upcoming Tour
Union Pacific Railroad (UNP) has announced an extensive tour for its famous Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive, covering over 30 communities across 10 states. The 2024 Heartland of America Tour, starting August 28 from Cheyenne, Wyoming, includes four public display days in Houston, Fort Worth, and the Chicago area. As part of the event, the Union Pacific Railroad Museum is auctioning four cab rides on the locomotive, with proceeds benefiting the Union Pacific Museum Association and the Friend to Friend Network.
The tour will pass through Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming. Union Pacific emphasizes safety, reminding enthusiasts to stay 25 feet away from the tracks when viewing or photographing the locomotive. A steam tracking map will be available at upsteam.com for real-time location updates.
La Union Pacific Railroad (UNP) ha annunciato un ampio tour per la sua famosa locomotiva a vapore Big Boy No. 4014, che coprirà oltre 30 comunità in 10 stati. Il Heartland of America Tour 2024, che partirà il 28 agosto da Cheyenne, Wyoming, includerà quattro giornate di esposizione pubblica a Houston, Fort Worth e nell'area di Chicago. Come parte dell'evento, il Union Pacific Railroad Museum metterà all'asta quattro giri in cabina sulla locomotiva, i cui ricavati andranno a beneficio dell'Unione Pacific Museum Association e del Friend to Friend Network.
Il tour attraverserà Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas e Wyoming. La Union Pacific sottolinea l'importanza della sicurezza, ricordando agli appassionati di mantenersi a 25 piedi dai binari quando osservano o fotografano la locomotiva. Una mappa di tracciamento del vapore sarà disponibile su upstream.com per aggiornamenti in tempo reale sulla posizione.
Union Pacific Railroad (UNP) ha anunciado un amplio tour para su famosa locomotora a vapor Big Boy No. 4014, que cubre más de 30 comunidades en 10 estados. El Heartland of America Tour 2024, que comenzará el 28 de agosto en Cheyenne, Wyoming, incluirá cuatro días de exhibición pública en Houston, Fort Worth y el área de Chicago. Como parte del evento, el Union Pacific Railroad Museum subastará cuatro paseos en cabina en la locomotora, siendo los ingresos destinados a la Union Pacific Museum Association y a la Friend to Friend Network.
El tour pasará por Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas y Wyoming. Union Pacific enfatiza la seguridad, recordando a los entusiastas que se mantengan a 25 pies de la vía cuando observen o fotografíen la locomotora. Un mapa de seguimiento de vapor estará disponible en upstream.com para actualizaciones de ubicación en tiempo real.
유니언 퍼시픽 철도(UNP)는 유명한 빅 보이 No. 4014 증기 기관차의 광범위한 투어를 발표했습니다. 이 투어는 10개 주의 30개 이상의 커뮤니티를 커버합니다. 2024년 아메리카 심장부 투어는 8월 28일 와이오밍주 쉐이언에서 시작되며, 휴스턴, 포트 워스 및 시카고 지역에서 공개 전시가 4일간 진행됩니다. 이벤트의 일환으로 유니언 퍼시픽 철도 박물관은 기관차의 객실 탑승권을 4개 경매에 부쳐 수익금은 유니언 퍼시픽 박물관 협회와 친구끼리 네트워크에 기부될 예정입니다.
투어는 아칸소, 콜로라도, 일리노이, 아이오와, 캔사스, 미주리, 네브래스카, 오클라호마, 텍사스, 와이오밍을 지나갑니다. 유니언 퍼시픽은 안전을 강조하며 애호가들에게 기관차를 관찰하거나 촬영할 때 선로에서 25피트 떨어져 있을 것을 상기시킵니다. 실시간 위치 업데이트를 위해 upstream.com에서 증기 추적 지도를 확인할 수 있습니다.
Le Union Pacific Railroad (UNP) a annoncé une vaste tournée pour sa célèbre locomotive à vapeur Big Boy No. 4014, couvrant plus de 30 communautés dans 10 États. La tournée Heartland of America 2024, qui débute le 28 août à Cheyenne, dans le Wyoming, comprend quatre journées d'exposition publique à Houston, Fort Worth et dans la région de Chicago. Dans le cadre de l'événement, le Union Pacific Railroad Museum met aux enchères quatre trajets en cabine sur la locomotive, dont les bénéfices seront reversés à l'Union Pacific Museum Association et au Friend to Friend Network.
La tournée traversera l'Arkansas, le Colorado, l'Illinois, l'Iowa, le Kansas, le Missouri, le Nebraska, l'Oklahoma, le Texas et le Wyoming. Union Pacific insiste sur la sécurité, rappelant aux passionnés de rester à 25 pieds des voies lorsqu'ils observent ou photographient la locomotive. Une carte de suivi de la vapeur sera disponible sur upstream.com pour des mises à jour de localisation en temps réel.
Die Union Pacific Railroad (UNP) hat eine umfassende Tour für ihre berühmte Big Boy No. 4014 Dampflok angekündigt, die über 30 Gemeinden in 10 Bundesstaaten abdecken wird. Die Heartland of America Tour 2024 beginnt am 28. August in Cheyenne, Wyoming, und umfasst vier Tage der öffentlichen Ausstellung in Houston, Fort Worth und der Region Chicago. Im Rahmen der Veranstaltung versteigert das Union Pacific Railroad Museum vier Fahrten in der Lokomotive, wobei die Erlöse der Union Pacific Museum Association und dem Friend to Friend Network zugutekommen.
Die Tour führt durch Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas und Wyoming. Die Union Pacific betont die Sicherheit und erinnert die Enthusiasten daran, beim Betrachten oder Fotografieren der Lokomotive 25 Fuß Abstand zu den Gleisen zu halten. Eine Dampferfassungs-Karte wird auf upstream.com für Echtzeit-Standortaktualisierungen verfügbar sein.
- Extensive tour of Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive across 10 states, potentially boosting public interest and brand visibility
- Auction of four cab rides, generating additional revenue for charitable causes
- Public display days in major cities, potentially attracting large crowds and media attention
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The Heartland of America Tour includes four display days in
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.
The 2024 Heartland of America Tour kicks off Aug. 28, from
As previously announced, the four display days are scheduled for:
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Sept 8 –
Rochelle, Illinois (Chicago metro area) -
Oct. 6 –
Houston, Texas -
Oct. 10 & 11 –
Fort Worth, Texas
Whistle-stops and other viewing opportunities:
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Aug. 28 –
Kimball -
Aug. 29 –
Ogallala -
Sept. 1 –
Overton -
Sept. 2 –
Columbus andOmaha
- Sept. 4 – Carroll
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Sept. 5 –
Belle Plaine -
Sept. 6 –
Grand Mound
- Sept. 6 – Sterling
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Sept. 9 –
Rochelle andWatseka -
Sept. 10 –
Nokomis
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Sept. 12 –
De Soto andIronton -
Oct. 15 & 16 –
Kansas City
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Sept 13 –
Piggott -
Sept 14 –
Hickory Ridge ,Brinkley andPine Bluff -
Sept. 15 –
North Little Rock -
Sept. 16 –
Kingsland
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Sept. 17 –
Big Sandy -
Sept. 19 –
Mexia -
Oct. 4 –
Navasota andHempstead -
Oct. 7 –
Spring andNavasota - Oct. 8 – Bryan
- Oct. 9 – Marlin and West
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Oct. 13 –
Durant -
Oct. 14 –
Muskogee andClaremore
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Oct. 15 –
Osawatomie -
Oct. 17 –
Topeka - Oct. 18 – Salina
- Oct. 19 – Wilson
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Oct. 20 –
Grainfield
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Oct. 21 –
Strasburg -
Oct. 23 –
Greeley
Twenty-five Big Boys were built during World War II, but only eight survived. No. 4014 is the only one of the eight still in operation and remains the world’s largest operating steam locomotive.
Union Pacific reminds all rail fans to keep safety top of mind and stay 25-feet back from the tracks when taking a picture or viewing the colossal locomotive. That means never take a picture or video standing on the track or the ballast and never climb on the locomotive or equipment.
A steam tracking map showing No. 4014's location and route will be available at upsteam.com.
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