‘Big Boy’ Steam Train Coming Through Kane County in July

kanecountyconnects / June 18, 2019 / Comments Off / Arts & Entertainment, Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Quality of Life, Transportation, Weekend

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Union Pacific’s historic Big Boy steam locomotive No. 4014 is touring the Union Pacific system throughout 2019 to commemorate the transcontinental railroad’s 150th anniversary — and will come through Kane County in July.

The train will be in nearby West Chicago from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 27, through Monday, July 29, at the Union Pacific Larry S. Provo Training Center, 335 Spencer St., where visitors will be able to experience the Union Pacific Rail Car.

The “experience” is a brand new, multi-media walk-through exhibition that provides a glimpse at the past while telling the story of modern-day railroading. Through sound, images and interactive technology, rail fans will see how Union Pacific is building America in their communities and throughout the world.

People will be able to see the train as it travels through Kane County, as well. Kane County Connects will provide updates on that schedule, when available.

The Big Boy’s return to the rails is the product of more than two years of meticulous restoration work by the Union Pacific Steam Team. No. 4014 is the world’s only operating Big Boy locomotive.

Due to the dynamic nature of these operations, running times and scheduled stops are subject to change.

Join the Union Pacific Steam Club to be notified of major schedule updates.

Small schedule changes will be communicated immediately via the UP Steam Club Facebook Group and the @UP_Steam Twitter feed located at twitter.com/up_steam.

The Great Race Across the Midwest

The Big Boy No. 4014 is headed back out on the Union Pacific system beginning July 8 for a tour, taking it through Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Friday, July 26
Depart	8:00 a.m. CT	Butler, Wis. No Public Access
Arrival	2:30 p.m. CT	West Chicago, Ill. Union Pacific Larry S. Provo Training Center 335 Spencer St.
Saturday, July 27 – Monday, July 29
On Display:	9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT	West Chicago, Ill. Union Pacific Larry S. Provo Training Center 335 Spencer St. Experience the Union Pacific Rail Car
Tuesday, July 30
Depart	8:00 a.m. CT	West Chicago, Ill. Union Pacific Larry S. Provo Training Center 335 Spencer St.
Arrival Depart	9:45 a.m. CT 10:30 a.m. CT	Rochelle, Ill.
Arrival Depart	12:45 p.m. CT 1:30 p.m. CT	Clinton, Iowa No Public Access
Arrival Depart	2:45 p.m. CT 3:30 p.m. CT	Wheatland, Iowa Toronto St. Crossing
Arrival	5:15 p.m. CT	Cedar Rapids, Iowa