A Safety Message from the Union Pacific Steam Team - 2024 Big Boy Tour

If you are coming out to see Big Boy #UP4014 on the #BigBoyHeadsWest tour, please stay at least 25 feet back from all railroad tracks and remember these important safety messages.

Thanks, Ed Dickens and the Steam crew, for this important safety message!

[notknightbean]

This message about safety delivered for no particular reason following no specific event.
But seriously, always remember a train is thousands of tons of metal careening towards you that can, under specific circumstances, be detrimental to ones health.

[snoapyfluff]

I really hope this run goes well we don’t need another 844 or 2816 incident I hope everyone follows the safety rules this year

[aghauler]

Thanks for the safety briefing Mr Dickens. I hope you and the crew has a safe journey on your logistical nightmare. Please stay hydrated and dont let the foamers get you!!!

[keithalaird]

I believe that in the really old railroad rule books, Rule A was something like. “ All personnel must expect train movements on any track in either direction at all times.”

[MechanicalAnalogDigital]

It's surprising how many people ignore that 25ft rule, thanks for the friendly reminder fellows. May the Big Boy have a great run this year!

[demokosonofazathoth]

Shawn B is going to go crazy when he sees this

[LTLucario]

Always remember to respect this kind of equipment, because it sure as hell isn't going to respect you

[davesnothere.]

Every video I watch shows people moving back to at least 25 feet in shock as it gets close. I've sat in the engineer's seat in 1978. This thing will scare you back anyways so don't even plan on going up to it.
25 feet.

[zenontrainstrucks]

Hopefully people are smart and listen.

[oriolesfan]

Come out East of the Mississippi, if you can.

[norcalrailfan]

Don’t worry Union Pacific, I’m chasing it from Elko to Roseville and will respect this beauty

[efo]

I’d love to see the arrival of Big Boy at Roseville! When can we see him coming in motion for his arrival? 👍🇺🇸

[Thisaintsunnyfarms]

I saw the guy in the blue today he was the conductor

[ONEFUNFONE]

Well that kinda blows the steam out of me wanting to come see her.

[gaileyd.morgan]

Will union pacific big boy 4014 come through tama iowa this year

[Newberntrains]

i live close to an amtrak station and the absurd closeup shots actually suck ive done it with CN and while it works for the amtrak trains using a remote camera setup on the platform

[jasonmarkowitz]

Perfectly reasonable! Don't be the asshole railfan that ruins it for everyone else.

[norcaldeemichaels]

Why does the Union Pacific corporation expose itself to so much liability? Maintaining and operating antique and outdated locomotives costs a tremendous amount of money, there’s zero net return on investment, and putting out videos telling how dangerous the events are is just begging for a lawsuit the first time some kid or internet influencer sneaks into a busy terminal for a closer look. There’s a reason every other piece of antique operating railroad equipment is done in the controlled confines of a museum’s property, and not in an industrial work environment lacking infrastructure to facilitate the general public.

[Neekamhakane]

I've watched this 10 times already. No shame.

[North_Cascade_Railfan]

I’m chasing you guys from Evanston Wyoming to Salt Lake Utah! This is going to be my first time seeing the 4014 and I’ll make sure to be 25 feet back! Very excited!