A free News Wire story today:
UP confirms Big Boy travel dates to Cheyenne, will depart Colton April 28
Brian Schmidt, Editor, Classic Trains magazine
Rats.
I'm flying to the left coast on the 16th. I was hoping my timing was just right, but apparently not.
2 "Big Boys" in the same city at the same time is RARE. #4004 and #4014 in Cheyenne.
Brian Schmidt A free News Wire story today: UP confirms Big Boy travel dates to Cheyenne, will depart Colton April 28
Thanks, Brian!
Many Posters here will follow it with interest!
I loved your web cam. Quick point...... set the cam and the front of the train...not and the rear. Then we can see the train go by. You when set by the tender all we see is the train going bye bye.
Saw both 4014s in Las Vegas today - big yellow 6-axle coupled to the big Alco's pilot beam.
Steam 4014 has had front end articulated steam plumbing dismounted (on the tender deck) and the piston rods and parts of the valve linkage removed. Eccentric rods (drive the lubricators) and main rods still in place. Insulation and sheathing had been removed and the boiler (and about a gazillion boltheads) painted black. Looked like a glamour girl without makeup...
UP did an excellent job. Lots of parking, and lots of well-behaved, happy railfans. Also got to see the Trains photo crew.
Now, when will she come through under her own power?
Chuck (Clark County, NV, resident)
tomikawaTT Saw both 4014s in Las Vegas today - big yellow 6-axle coupled to the big Alco's pilot beam. Steam 4014 has had front end articulated steam plumbing dismounted (on the tender deck) and the piston rods and parts of the valve linkage removed. Eccentric rods (drive the lubricators) and main rods still in place. Insulation and sheathing had been removed and the boiler (and about a gazillion boltheads) painted black. Looked like a glamour girl without makeup... UP did an excellent job. Lots of parking, and lots of well-behaved, happy railfans. Also got to see the Trains photo crew. Now, when will she come through under her own power? Chuck (Clark County, NV, resident)
Did you see the road number of the trailing diesel? 4884!
-Don (Random stuff, mostly about trains - what else? http://blerfblog.blogspot.com/)
She arrived in Salt Lake City yesterday, and is available until four p.m. for the public to view her.
Johnny
Did the 4014 Big Boy use Cajon Pass for it's return trip?
Yes, the train came through Salt Lake City; I was unable to see it for I had too much to do at home. A friend of mine went, and gave me a sheet with a picture of her and various numbers on it.
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