Big Boy, UP 4014 from above (2019) Drone 📹 credit: @uprr The Big Boy locomotives were designed to conquer the steep grades and harsh conditions of the Wasatch Range, connecting Ogden, Utah, to Green River, Wyoming. With a distinctive 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement, these powerful engines provided a balance of strength and agility, enabling them to navigate the rugged mountain terrain. By the late 1940s, their reach extended further, with regular service between Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming, where t

2.8K reactions · 1.5K shares | St. Louis! Big Boy #UP4014 is steaming your way! Check out the world's largest operating steam locomotive on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Poplar & South 16th St. in St. Louis! Admission is FREE! | Union Pacific Railroad | Facebook

162K views · 2.8K reactions | Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on the Mainline  The legendary UP 4014 “Big Boy”, a massive 4-8-8-4 articulated steam locomotive, advances with authority, its deep exhaust echoing as steam drifts skyward. Built by ALCO in 1941, this 1.1-million-pound giant was designed for heavy freight service, showcasing unmatched tractive effort and engineering power—an iconic symbol of American steam at its peak. | Satya Singh79 | Facebook

1K views · 50 reactions | Union Pacific shwos off it's five year restoration of Big Boy 4014. From the Pentrex show, "Big Boy, Greetings from Kansas City". https://rfd.video/BigBoyKC | Steam Giants | Facebook