Pacing Big Boy #4014 In Missouri

Finally, the “holy grail” of Locomotives is back on the high iron!

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.

Rescued from her display in Pomona, California, she was moved to the Union Pacific Steam Shop in Cheyenne back in May of 2014

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

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