UP 4014 eastbound, returning from Ogden Utah after celebrating the 150th anniversary of the driving of the golden spike.

UP 4014 is on its first Journey headed for Odgen, Utah after getting restored. The unit left Rock Springs early in the morning on the 6th of May for the trip to Evanston, Wyoming and it was nearin... (more)

With its glossy paint reflecting the early morning sunrise, Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 and Northern No. 844 lead a westbound passenger special into Granger, Wyoming, on May 6, 2019. Steam exha... (more)

At 6:22 a.m. on May 6, 2019, Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 and Northern No. 844 power a westbound passenger special, going to the 150th anniversary of the driving of the golden spike, into Grange... (more)

Union Pacific 4014 arrives in Granger Wy in the very early morning in May 2019 on its first trip west since being restored

In the glint of the rising sun 4014 steams into Granger Wyoming.

Eastbound stacks.

After a viewing stop at this tiny but historic high plains town the special starts up heading to Evanston.

Union Pacific "Big Boy" steam locomotive 4-8-8-4 #4014 and "Living Legend" Union Pacific 4-8-4 "Northern" steam locomotive #844 depart Granger, WY heading for Rock Sp... (more)

Rolling into Granger. Engineer Ed Dickens is already slowing UP Locomotive #4014 as the train approaches the remote hamlet of Granger, WY, and a servicing stop that is scheduled to last abo... (more)

Tender is named after a Steam Team member but Joseph Jordan was also my fathers name. The 814 has a long history dating to 1937 with different uses, 800 series tender, Turbine fuel tender, fuel s... (more)

Departure full steam ahead !

UP's freshly restored Big Boy No. 4014 doing exactly what it was designed to do on its home rails. The Great Race from Ogden climbs a short grade before beginning its descent into Green River, WY.

The Big Boy and #844 stop in Granger to receive the undivided attention of both the UP steam crew and the public.

Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 leads a westbound passenger special into Granger, Wyoming, at 6:21 a.m. on May 6, 2019. Steam exhaust condenses in the low 30s temperature on this beautiful morning ... (more)