(FOX40.COM) — The world’s largest operating steam locomotive is set to hit the track again and head to an iconic railroad town in Northern California.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will pass through Wyoming, Utah, Idaho and Nevada before crossing into the Golden State for its final stop of the tour in Roseville.
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“The Big Boy locomotive symbolizes the central role railroads have played in our nation’s history and the technological advancements we have witnessed within our industry,” said Jim Vena, CEO of Union Pacific. “We are thrilled to share this piece of living history with our employees and the public, and we love seeing the excitement this locomotive generates wherever it sounds.” »
About Big Boy #4041
4014 is one of seven surviving Big Boys of the original 25 built between the late 1930s and early 1940s.
Union Pacific took delivery of 4041 in December 1941 and served the railroad until December 1961 after traveling more than a million miles.
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After retirement, 4041 found its way to Pomona, California, where it was on display at the RailGiants Museum until 2013.
Union Pacific repurchased the giant locomotive and brought it back to Cheyenne, Wyoming, where it underwent a years-long restoration for its return to service in May 2019 on the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad .
When will Big Boy be in Roseville?
After departing Cheyenne, Wyoming on June 30, 4041, will head to Roseville for an arrival date of July 12.
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Once in Roseville, 4041 will remain on public display until July 13 before heading east to Ogden, Utah for its next big display days.
4041 is scheduled to arrive in Ogden on July 20 and remain there until July 21 before returning home to Cheyenne.
When the Big Boy arrives, it is important to remember to stay at least 25 feet away from all train tracks.
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