05/11/2023
BIG NEWS!
Union Pacific Steam Club Update No. 30 - Nov. 2, 2023
UP Steam
Union Pacific's famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest steam locomotive, will return to the rails in 2024 for a tour celebrating the railroad's deep history and connection to communities, and its employees. The tour is expected to reach all four corners of Union Pacific's 23-state system with anticipated stops in:
Chicago, Illinois
Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas
Houston, Texas
Nampa, Idaho
Portland, Oregon
Roseville, California
Salt Lake City, Utah
"As we move forward at Union Pacific, we remember where we came from; the Big Boy represents the history of Union Pacific and the United States," said Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena. "When No. 4014 comes to town, we will celebrate with the communities where we operate, our employees and their families. Together, we will marvel at how far technology has brought us."
Tour dates and route information will be released in 2024. In addition to public stops, Union Pacific employees and their families will be invited along the route.
A Safety Reminder!
As a Steam Club member and rail fan, you're more aware of the dangers associated with train operations than your typical neighbor who may be trackside for the first time. Because of your knowledge, we're asking you to have the courage to tell someone if what they're doing is unsafe – whether they're standing on or within 25 feet of the tracks, placing anything on the railroad's right-of-way, running along the ballast or climbing on equipment.
You can help us and the UP Steam program by spreading a message of safety or by reporting unsafe behavior.
That's all for now. Until next time, stay safe!
Union Pacific Steam Club
