Chasing Big Boy 4014

[bogp40]

Watch this great video of the Big Boy move in Covina, CA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdiU93gPt4A



UP recently re bought the largest steam locomotive in the world, the Big Boy! This locomotive, No. 4014 has not been on the main line in over 50 years, its home has been Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, CA. Now, its on its first steps to restoration by traveling to West Colton Yard to prepare its long journey to Cheyenne, WY.

Here is the consist of the train:
SD40-2 #1596
SD40-2 #1739
some hopper cars
SD70ACe #1996 (Southern Pacific Proud Heritage)
Big Boy #4014
SD70M #4884

I used to railfan this area in the late '70 and '80s, sure wish i was there for this

[peahrens]

Great video, thanks for posting.  I haven't seen any recent update videos on the UP Steam historical site (I don't do twitter).

Edit: here's where they now show their project videos:

http://www.up.com/aboutup/special_trains/steam/photos_videos/bigboy/index.shtml