Big Boy No. 4014 (click to enlarge).
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Big Boy No. 4014 to make Ogden stop during Western Tour honoring America’s 250th birthday
28 March 2026 Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 — the world’s largest operating steam locomotive — is preparing to roll through Utah as part of a coast-to-coast tour celebrating America’s 250th birthday, with public display days scheduled in Ogden this April. The 1.2-million-pound steam engine will be on public display April 18-19 in Ogden during the western leg of its tour across four states. The event is part of a broader tribute to the role railroads played in building and unifying the nation. Big Boy No. 4014 will depart its home base in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on March 29 and travel through communities in Wyoming before entering Utah on April 2 with stops in Morgan and Salt Lake City. It will return through the state later in the month, including another whistle-stop in Morgan on April 20. Originally built during World War II, 25 Big Boy locomotives were designed to haul heavy freight over Utah’s Wasatch Range. While eight were preserved following retirement more than 60 years ago, No. 4014 is the only one still operating today. Display days will offer visitors an up-close look at the historic locomotive along with the “Experience the Union Pacific” rail car, a walk-through exhibit highlighting more than a century of American railroading innovation. As part of the UT visit, the Union Pacific Museum will auction 2 cab rides aboard the locomotive on April 17, with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit museum. The auction begins March 2 and runs through March 19 at reauctions.com/upm. In addition to it’s display days, the historic locomotive will be making whistle-stops in communities alond its journey. Whistle-stops are generally 15- to 30- minutes long. Utah will have stops on April 2 in Morgan and Salt Lake City, and April 20 in Morgan. Union Pacific officials are urging rail fans to prioritize safety by remaining at least 25 feet from the tracks. A real-time tracking map showing the locomotive’s location and route will be available at UPSteam.com. Source: Big Boy No. 4014 to make Ogden stop during Western tour honoring America’s 250th birthday - KVNU - News for Northern Utah and Southern Idaho |
