Trinity Lakes Station

The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) departs from Dallas’ EBJ Union Station headed westward to Fort Worth. Big Boy No. 4014 is on display near T and P Station in downtown Fort Worth. Thursday, Oct. 10-11, 2024.

As one of America’s most iconic railroads, Union Pacific retains its historical equipment and honors its storied past. Case in point: the preservation of Big Boy No. 4014. In May 2019, after a 58-year retirement and three-year restoration project, Big Boy returned to service and regained its title as the world’s largest operating steam locomotive.  This fall, the mighty engine is back on the rails, steaming from Cheyenne to Illinois and then south to Texas. It will be on display in Fort Worth from Oct. 10-11 at 275 W. Lancaster Ave. That’s right next to T & P Station on the Trinity Railway Express (TRE).

Note: The Big Boy can run ahead or behind schedule, based on conditions. You can view schedule information along with an interactive map tracking No. 4014’s current location at upsteam.com.

Photo Credit: www.up.com