Big Boy 4014 Wheel Slippin’ in Colorado
After years of hard work and restoration, the UP Steam Shop in Cheyenne, Wyoming. can be proud of their accomplishment.
Bringing this beast back to life will give rail fans a great source of fun and entertainment for years to come.
After a grief stop in Greeley, Colorado, Big Boy 4014 is anxious to get going, wheel slipping all the way!
Quick Facts about UP Big Boy 4014 :
- Service date: Built in 1941 for Union Pacific Railroad, retired in 1961.
- Locomotive nickname: ” Big Boy “
- Power type: 4-8-8-4 Steam Locomotive Class 4000
- Builder: American Locomotive Company
- Locomotive and tender weight: 1,250,000 lbs
- Max Speed: 80 mph
Please let us know if you are a Big Boy fanatic. We all would love to hear you comments!
