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Follow Union Pacific's steam giants #up844 and Big Boy #up4014 as they travel. Schedule information and more at https://nitter.gq/t.co/k9Yri1RifP!

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🎃Since 1862, Union Pacific has delivered Halloween essentials. While none of them travel behind the Big Boy, it is rather fitting for #spookyseason. Our yellow locomotives haul more than 30,000 carloads of sugar, corn syrup, peanuts and chocolate.
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Over a thousand people of all ages flocked to see Big Boy No. 4014, Union Pacific's sole operational Big Boy steam locomotive, in North Little Rock on Sunday evening. arkansasonline.com/news/2024…
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Is @LenosGarage big enough for the Big Boy? The legendary comedian with a well-known passion for cars recently tried his hand at steel wheels, riding in the cab of the #UP4014 steam locomotive for an episode on “Jay Leno’s Garage.” Learn more: up.com/aboutup/community/ins…
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If you heard an odd sounding train whistle rolling through the Chicago area on Monday, chances are you heard a little bit of history. fox32chicago.com/news/big-bo…
Historic 'Big Boy' steam locomotive rolls through Chicago area

Historic 'Big Boy' steam locomotive rolls through Chicago area

If you heard an odd sounding train whistle rolling through the Chicago area on Monday, chances are you heard a little bit of history.

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Full schedule released for Big Boy’s fall ‘Heartland’ tour bit.ly/3Ail5ke
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We know you're excited and so are we to announce more details for the @UP_Steam Big Boy #UP4014's upcoming "Heartland of America" Tour, which starts Wednesday, Aug. 28! Check out the entire schedule for the "Heartland of America Tour" at up.com/heritage/steam/schedu… !

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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If you're planning to see Big Boy #UP4014 this summer, here are 3 tips for taking the best photos and videos. Most importantly, always stand back AT LEAST 25 feet from all railroad tracks. Not sure where the Big Boy will be? Check out the schedule at up.com/heritage/steam/schedu… !
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Union Pacific's Big Boy #UP4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will make 19 whistle-stops during our 2024 Westward Bound Tour from Wyoming to California. Featured display days will be held in Roseville (July 12-13) and Ogden (July 20-21). up.com/media/releases/4014-r…
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Union Pacific's famed Big Boy #UP4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, will visit Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and California this summer, followed by a second tour planned later this fall with stops in Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, and Illinois. up.com/heritage/steam/schedu…
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Hitching a ride on Big Boy #UP4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive still in operation, could be considered a dream come true for many. For two lucky rail fans, that dream recently came true through a @UPRRmuseum fundraiser. up.com/aboutup/community/ins…

Locomotive Lovers Take Ride of a Lifetime, Benefiting the Union Pacific Railroad Museum | Union...

Hitching a ride on Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive still in operation, could be considered a dream come true for many. For two lucky rail fans, that dream recently came true.

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Today I had the opportunity to check out the @UP_Steam Big Boy 4014. If you get a chance swing by 11th and Nicholas between 1200pm and 6pm to check it out. Absolutely awesome.
Image from NSP Trooper Hicken #594 (@NSP_TroopA)
Image from NSP Trooper Hicken #594 (@NSP_TroopA)
Image from NSP Trooper Hicken #594 (@NSP_TroopA)
Image from NSP Trooper Hicken #594 (@NSP_TroopA)
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Come check out @UP_Steam Big Boy 4014 at 11&Nicholas. Engineer Ed is great guy!
Image from Sgt.Jason Menning (@OPDSgtMenning)
Image from Sgt.Jason Menning (@OPDSgtMenning)
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Thanks, Columbus, for coming out to see Big Boy #UP4014 ! Follow @UP_Steam for updates on today’s trip into Omaha!
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Some sights from today’s @UP_Steam Big Boy #UP4014 stop in Grand Island!
Image from Union Pacific (@UnionPacific)
Image from Union Pacific (@UnionPacific)
Image from Union Pacific (@UnionPacific)
Image from Union Pacific (@UnionPacific)
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Our famed @UP_Steam Big Boy #UP4014, the world's largest steam locomotive, returns to the rails on June 7 for its Home Run Express Tour to Omaha, where it will be on display for 11 days during the college baseball championship. up.com/up/media/releases/big… up.com/media/releases/big-bo…
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How awesome is this? 2,656 Lego bricks. 762 instruction steps. 300 hours. That’s what it took for Denmark-based @LEGOideas superfan Lasse Hvidtfeldt to build a 3-foot-long replica of @UP_Steam’s Big Boy #UP4014 steam locomotive out of plastic toy bricks. up.com/aboutup/community/ins…
Danish Man Builds Replica of Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 | Union Pacific

Danish Man Builds Replica of Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 | Union Pacific

2,656 Lego bricks. 762 instruction steps. 300 hours.

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Last month, @Astro_Megan returned a Big Boy #UP4014 challenge coin that flew on the International Space Station. The coin will be now be on display at the @UPRRmuseum. up.com/aboutup/community/ins…
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ICYMI, check out Big Boy #UP4014's excursion to Denver, celebrating Union Pacific's 160-year history of Building America.

Big Boy #UP4014 2022 Denver Excursion

Union Pacific's famed Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive toured between Cheyenne and Denver in July. The tour honored UP's 160th anniversary and the rich historical role railroads serve in America.

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Today marks the anniversary of the Gateway Arch’s completion, and we're celebrating with a look back at the Big Boy #UP4014 stop in St. Louis this summer! We're proud to support parks like @GatewayArchNPS through our partnership with the @NationalParkFdn.
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The @UP_Steam crew thanks everyone who came out during the #BigBoy2021 Tour with #UP4014! We’ll see you next time… 25 feet back!
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