Big Boy No. 4014 Begins 10-State East Coast Tour for America 250
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Big Boy No. 4014 Begins 10-State East Coast Tour for America 250
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Summary
Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 reached Illinois this week, launching the locomotive's first East Coast run before a planned arrival in Philadelphia ahead of July 4 events.
The America 250 trip will span 10 states with more than 50 whistle-stops and public displays, part of the railroad's contribution to celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Built in 1941, the steam engine weighs nearly 1.1 million pounds, stretches more than 130 feet and is the only operating survivor of 25 Big Boy locomotives originally produced.
Restored to service in 2019 after decades on display, No. 4014 is traveling east in partnership with Norfolk Southern and drawing rail fans from multiple states at stops in Illinois.