UP Big Boy 4014 leaves Sharon Springs, Kansas behind under storm clouds and sun rays and heads to Colorado.

It is early in the morning as UP 4014 starts to leave Sharon Springs, Kansas and head towards Colorado.

UP 4014 waits for the sunrise in Sharon Springs, Kansas and will soon depart for Denver, Colorado.

Westbound coal train at Sharon Springs with KCSM power leading.

A golden sunrise bathes Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 as it gets ready to leave Sharon Springs, Kansas.

UP Big Boy 4014 leaves Sharon Springs amid a cloud of steam and threatening skies as onlookers get one more photo.

UP Big Boy 4014 leaves Sharon Springs as sun rays peak through holes in the clouds.

'UP 4014 Big Boy on Golden Pond'. The lighting conditions were such that between the smoke filled skies and the bright sunrise, a golden glow bathed the Union Pacific's Big Boy for about 5 minu... (more)

Dawn is breaking at Sharon Springs, Kansas as the crew starts to prep UP 4014 for the run to Denver, Colorado.

UP 4014 departing Sharon Springs, KS headed for Denver, CO.

The early bird photographer gets the sunrise shot of UP Big Boy 4014 as it sits in Sharon Springs, Kansas.

UP 4014 leaves Sharon Springs, Kansas under ominous clouds. As with the other stops on the tour, the Big Boy draws large crowds who are amazed at the size.

Reflections of UP 4014 at Sharon Springs, Kansas. Photographers, admirers and kids of all ages showed up at Sharon Springs early in the morning to see the Big Boy locomotive and watch it leave fo... (more)

UP 4014 in the siding at Sharon Springs where it will overnight.