Rail roads and their tracks.

kenmbz · Jun 23, 2023

ArlyA said:
BIG boy update
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Union Pacific Steam Club

Union Pacific Steam Club Update No. 29 - June 22, 2023

As part of the Home Run Express Steam Tour, Union Pacific offered a rare opportunity for rail fans to bid on a ride in the cab of the historic Big Boy 4014, the world's largest steam locomotive. All funds raised were to support Union Pacific Railroad Museum, a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing American history through the lens of the railroad and connecting generations who have been impacted by Union Pacific.

Unfortunately, the contest was manipulated by an individual and did not result in an award to the highest bidder. Our goal is supporting the Union Pacific Museum, and we are now selling two tickets for $9500 each with all proceeds benefitting the museum. Tickets go on sale at 5 p.m. central time, June 23 at www.uptraintix.com. We are excited to welcome these true rail fans onto the Big Boy for the experience of a lifetime.

Anyone who wants to learn more about the Union Pacific Railroad Museum or to donate can visit www.uprrmuseum.org.

Thanks Omaha!

Thanks everyone for stopping out to see the Big Boy in Omaha! If you haven't had a chance, stop by Home Plate at 12th and Cuming Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25 from noon until 6 p.m.

Home Run Express Return Route

A reminder that the Big Boy begins the return trip home back to Cheyenne on Thursday, June 29. Check out the schedule at UPsteam.com!

Unfortunately, the contest was manipulated by an individual !
sad

BoylermanCT · Jun 23, 2023

Wonder what the manipulation was?

caver · Jun 24, 2023

Ooops Train derails into Yellowstone River in Stillwater County

kenmbz · Jun 25, 2023

Better picture of the New Hope RR Diesel.

bcp · Jun 25, 2023

Bruce

5030 · Jun 25, 2023

caver said:
Ooops Train derails into Yellowstone River in Stillwater County

Looks to me like a bridge failure.

5030 · Jun 25, 2023

bcp said:
Bruce

Very low participation from what I see.

Hay Dude · Jun 25, 2023

bcp said:
Bruce

Real close to where I live, yet never rode it. Maybe 40 miles north of me.

California · Jun 25, 2023

Anybody interested in this? Golden Gate Live Steamers in Tilden Park, on the ridge above Berkeley, is a nearly century-old club of enthusiasts who build and operate live scale models.

My cousin who is an engineer and also designs and maintains the electronics/signals, hosts an annual family reunion there.

Saturday my grandson who is fascinated with the simple Lionel layout I set up for him, was in awe all day riding as a passenger and watching the locomotives run.

Some stock photos: