Union Pacific’s Steam Club recently announced a midwestern leg of the Big Boy 4014’s 2024 tour that includes a stop in the Hub City. Big Boy 4014 will be on display for Union Pacific employees and their families on Saturday, September 7, 2024, and to the public on Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 9am-3pm. The event will be held at Union Pacific’s Global III in Rochelle and is free for all to enter. Free, accessible parking is available at Global III.
Big Boy 4014 will make a whistle stop at the Rochelle Railroad Park on Monday, September 9th at 8:45am before heading on to St. Louis!
Be sure to visit Rochelle’s shops & restaurants and the Rochelle Railroad Park while you’re in town! Visit www.enjoyrochelle.com for a complete directory.
For more information on the Union Pacific’s “Heartland of America” Tour, visit: https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/schedule/index.htm
Keep Safety Top of Mind
- Stand back at least 25 feet from all railroad tracks.
- Railroad tracks, trestles, yards and right of way are private property – do not trespass.
- Never assume tracks are abandoned or inactive – ALWAYS expect a train.
- Be a safe and considerate driver – do not pace the train.