Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 Steam Train 2024

The Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 is the largest operational steam locomotives in the world. Since May of 2019, the locomotive has served as the Union Pacific Railroad's best and biggest public relations ambassador, traveling to points across the system for public display. In 2024, locomotive 4014 took to the rails once again, making two major excursions. The first excursion, called the Westward Bound Tour, traveled from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Roseville, California and return via the original Transcontinental Railroad. In this video, we will follow the Big Boy and its train on the first three days of the return trip. We begin in Roseville, traveling over Donner Pass and then across Nevada's Great Basin Desert to Elko.

Chapters:
00:00 Channel Intro
00:09 Introduction
02:04 Roseville to Sparks
07:48 Sparks to Winnemucca
16:37 Big Boy History
18:12 Winnemucca to Elko
25:57 Big Boy 4023
26:37 End Credits

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[theaustinleeytchanneltalytc]

The Westward Tour was amazing! Having to see the Big Boy in person for the first time was an unforgettable experience.

[jimmyhook]

The fact that we have a living and breathing Union Pacific Big Boy in the 21st century is really amazing. ^^

And if you ask me, 4014's restoration to operating condition was easily the best and really worthy of having a Big Boy run again even when many thought it was impossible. :)

[nathancorcoran]

Beautiful video of Union Pacific Big Boy 4014. I would love to see this famous largest steam locomotive in the world in operation sometime in the future to be honest here.

[wafflesnfalafel]

that wide shot in Palisade Canyon is super cool - thanks for the vid sir

[FanRailer]

Good stuff as always. That shot at Norden is golden.

[watermelonman]

Oh hell yes! We chased the Big Boy all over Utah this summer. Couldn't wait for this video

[StarWolf]

I had the honor of seeing this beautiful locomotive when it passed through Texas in August of 2021, seeing more of 4014 is always a joy!

[Trainguy]

I was lucky enough to get a ticket to ride behind 4014 in the Colorado Eagle. Saw you a few times from the train, Mike! You’re not hard to miss with all your camera equipment. Sure was a fun trip and 4014 put on a great show going over Donner

[wolfgangpfeilergartenbahnd]

Great filming of the Bigboy 4014, thanks for the great video. Best regards from Germany🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂❤❤

[CellPhonzRockEnterprises]

I’m enamored with this locomotive, but I’m still astounded that it was constructed less than 15 miles from my residence! In essence, it was locally produced in my area, albeit over 80 years ago.

[richardswartzbaugh]

Can’t get enough of Union Pacific Big Boy 4014, love the sounds it makes and steam is a by gone joy of another area..

[PrincessAmtrakMinamoto]

Amazing catches with UP 4014 with big boy. 🙂

[coolleo]

I’ve also seen 4014 back at Mineola after 5 years since I’ve last seen it at Jacksonville! It was delayed due to one UPS freight train that smashed through a semi truck at Texarkana, followed by a broken down one that was moved out of the way. But man oh man what an amazing steam locomotive!

[GamerRailfan]

The Big Boy 4014 is one of my favorite steam locomotives

[idamay]

Fantastic video on the 4014!

It was special to see it in Wisconsin earlier this year.

Your videos are always
enjoyable!

[georgebliss]

Excellent coverage and footage. Nice job.

[SPRailfan]

4014 looks so awesome when it goes around an S-curve. It really shows its design with it sweeping around the curve. Great video Mike, simply just awesome filming. ❤️👍😎

[MrTragedious]

What massive locomotive like this big boy can do anything.

[TomahTrains--]

Beautiful video!
Your videos are always gorgeous and informational.

Inspiring

[CSXRailfanBrony-ChessieDayligh]

Spectacular as always Mike! Two weeks ago, I got the chance to see this magnificent steam giant at Rochelle Railroad Park as he makes a whistle stop. It's a fantastic experience for me to see 4014 for the very first time I've waited for so long to see this locomotive in person. Days afterwards, I also got see another Big Boy 4006, alongwith Centennial diesel 6944, at the National Museum of Transportation near St. Louis. Two Big Boys in one week on one trip, terrific.