Big Boy Locomotive Tour Celebrates American Heritage | St. Louis News

The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014, the last of its kind still running, roars across eleven states on a historic tour celebrating America’s 250th birthday. This 133-foot, 1.2-million-pound steam giant, once built to haul freight over the Rockies, is a marvel of engineering restored by chief engineer Ed Dickens and his crew. Crowds flock to stops like Pacific, Missouri — dubbed “Train Town USA” — where tourism director Kelly O’Malley hailed the visit as an honor. Spectators are awestruck by its sheer size and thunderous power, with one calling it “cool” and another simply marveling at its scale. The journey continues, leaving a trail of wonder and nostalgia across the nation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5083f960f4d14ad4