Popular Post MHfred Posted September 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2019 In May on the way to Reno, my friend and I stopped in Cheyenne to try to see 4014 but it was in the steam shop which is in the middle of the Cheyenne rail yard. No access was available but we went to a near by park and took some pictures of 4004 which is on permanent display there. As you can see, it was a little damp that day. Some time since then I joined the U.P. Steam club and I recently got an update on the travels of 4014. It is attached. Union Pacific Steam Club Update No.docx 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58898-big-boy-4014-and-4004/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 That is one big ole locomotive. I'll bet it's pulled many tons of freight in its day. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58898-big-boy-4014-and-4004/#findComment-431549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, h67st said: That is one big ole locomotive. I'll bet it's pulled many tons of freight in its day. And her sister will haul many more to come... Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58898-big-boy-4014-and-4004/#findComment-431552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Love to see it in person! Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58898-big-boy-4014-and-4004/#findComment-431564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 They have or had a big boy up at Scranton steamtown setting on a siding. When we went up they had steps set up to see in the cab that was 6 or 7 years ago Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58898-big-boy-4014-and-4004/#findComment-431577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHfred Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 In case you did not see or could not open the steam club attachment here are some details. 4014 is touring again and here are some of her stops. Maybe some of you will be lucky enough to see her. Display locations include: Oct. 2-3: Provo, Utah Oct. 7: Las Vegas, Nev. Oct. 10-11: Greater Los Angeles Area Oct. 18: Tucson, Ariz. Oct. 21-22: El Paso, Texas 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58898-big-boy-4014-and-4004/#findComment-431589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Excellent thanks for sharing...bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58898-big-boy-4014-and-4004/#findComment-431591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Have watched plenty of the build videos. Would love to see it in person, someday. It's a bit west for me to see from my place....LOL! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58898-big-boy-4014-and-4004/#findComment-431625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 4014 came thru town last month. Took the wife and kids to go is chug thru town. it only had about 10 cars in tow and it was not hammering the ground like I had thought it would. In fact is sounded more like a air pump as it went past as it was not under heavy throttle with such a short train. Im sure when they put some weight behind it she will come to life and put on a good show. The the next day a friend and I went to where they parked it for the weekend. its most impressive when you can view it without people standing in the way. you can see the craftsmanship that was put into getting her rebuilt. amazing to think I was able to see "the worlds largest" steam locomotive in operation. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58898-big-boy-4014-and-4004/#findComment-431630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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