UP is again unleashing the World's Largest Steam Locomotive from their Cheyenne, Wyoming steam shop.
Photo from UP's website.
It'll be hitting various states along UP's mainlines in places a Big Boy has never before been.
Starting on the 5th of August, the 4014 will embark on a month long tour, heading east from Cheyenne to Kansas City, then on South to Texas and once more east to New Orleans. Departing New Orleans the big Alco will head north to St. Louis, then turn westbound towards Denver. The beast will rest in Denver over Labor Day weekend, afterwards puttin' it in the wind back home to Cheyenne.
Thus will complete the longest steam hauled railfan trip the USA has enjoyed in many years.
Also, here's a link to the UP's page for the 4014 - https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/4014/
Thanks for letting us know - that will be awesome!!