The world’s largest operating steam locomotive, known as Big Boy No. 4014, is coming back to Colorado this summer with two ...

BELLE PLAINE, Iowa (KCRG) - Big Boy is coming to town. For those not in the know, that’s the world’s largest steam train. Big Boy Number No. 4014 was delivered to Union Pacific in 1941.

Union Pacific is hosting a private event Saturday where the train will serve as a centerpiece. Enthusiasts will get their opportunity to see Big Boy in its full glory at a public viewing Sunday at ...

Engineers wave to onlookers as Union Pacific’s historic “Big Boy” steam locomotive passes through Lawrence Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. The “Big Boy” steam locomotive didn’t stop in ...

He and his wife moved about 40 years ago, so they wanted to see it again and reflect on the past journeys "My dad, and my mom always talked about the Big Boy and the train. It used to burn coal ...

Big Boy No. 4014. It originally ran in 1941 and retired after 20 years and over 1 million miles. However, after a lengthy restoration, the Union Pacific Railroad says the train is now the world ...

None of them get the attention or attract the crowds of Union Pacific’s Big Boy. Biggie, technically No. 4014 and the only rolling 4,000-class train, is making its third visit to the area ...

Attention, Illinois train lovers: You've got one last chance to catch Union Pacific's iconic 4014 Big Boy steam engine before the locomotive chugs away. The classic train stopped in three Illinois ...