Strasburg Railroad announces Farewell to the 611!

4/11/2023

Steam Locomotive #611 is seen operating at the Strasburg Railroad in Pennsylvania.

The Strasburg Railroad has announced a "Farewell Tour" to the J Class Norfolk & Western Steam Locomotive #611, which is the largest (by weight) coal burning steam locomotives operating in North America.

Steam Engine #611 will be returning to her home state of Virginia later this year, so Strasburg Railroad is offering a final chance to experience this fantastic locomotive at the Strasburg Railroad in Pennsylvania.

A limited number of "In Cab Experiences" are offered on May 19 and May 26, 2023.
Multiple Excursion Train Departures will be offered on May 20-21, and May 27-29, 2023.

Tickets and more information - www.strasburgrailroad.com/611-experiences/

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Union Pacific Big Boy "Museum Special" 2022 Excursion

6/30/2022

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Union Pacific Big Boy Steam Locomotive #4014 - the Largest Operating Steam Engine in the World!

The Union Pacific "Big Boy" #4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive will be operating in July 2022 between its home in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Denver, Colorado.

On Thursday, July 28th, the 4014 will depart Cheyenne and travel southbound to Denver, Colorado.

On Friday, July 29th, the Big Big Boy Steam Engine #4014 will be on public display in Denver, Colorado along with "Experience the Union Pacific Rail Car." Members of the crew will also be available for a Q&A. Admission is Free and more details will be announced soon.

On Saturday, July 30th, the Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 will lead the "2022 Museum Special" from Denver, Colorado to Cheyenne, Wyoming. This excursion is the annual gala fundraiser for the Union Pacific Museum, a 501(c)(3) organization, and provides a rare opportunity for the public to ride behind the Big Boy and on Union Pacific's historic heritage passenger equipment. Passengers on the Museum Special must be 18 years of age or older and the return will be via Motorcoach.

For more information on the Union Pacific Big Boy Steam Locomotive movements and public display visit ---> www.up.com/heritage/steam/schedule/index.htm

For more information on the 2022 Museum Special train ride behind the Big Boy Steam Engine on July 30th, 2022, visit ---> www.uptraintix.com/index.html

Union Pacific Steam Engine #4014, the Big Boy.

Big Boy Steam Locomotive #4014.

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