Lots of grease around the chain lubricator on the UP 4014.
A member of the UP 4014 Steam Crew attaches a safety harness to the hand rail above the cab window and prepares to walk across as another member keeps a watchful eye. Safety is very important to ... (more)
Downtown Little Rock stands in the background, while Union Pacific 4014 rolls over the Arkansas River after leaving Union Station right on time at 2:45. Note the crowds lining the track on this si... (more)
UP 4014 resting under the stars in Van Buren awaiting its Saturday adventure.
After waiting for 4014 to turn on the Van Buren Wye, BNSF 8770 has a clear track east as it rolls past the UP North Little Rock Locomotive Complex. The long gondolas on the UP train beside it are ... (more)
Fall colors and cold temperatures made for a dramatic departure of the Big Boy from Prescott, Arkansas.
UP 2581 is the second train to roll eastbound past the UP 4014 in about 30 minutes. The two freight trains delayed the departure of the Big Boy on it's trip from Prescott to Little Rock.
A member of the Union Pacific 4014 Steam Crew works on freeing the stuck bell. 18 degree temperatures through the night might of been a factor. Fortunately it didn't take very long for the bell ... (more)
Union Pacific GE ES44AC No. 7761 and GP40M-2 No. 1481 are in the railroad’s Downing B. Jenks shop for overhaul on May 20, 2014. The former Southern Pacific EMD was numbered No. 7111 after being ... (more)
The Big Boy and it's train run alongside the Arkansas River as they depart from their scheduled stop in Ozark.
Departing from the stop at Gurdon, the Big Boy gives up an impressive plume as it starts to head towards Arkadelphia.
Coming into the capital city, the Big Boy eases off the river bridge over the Arkansas River as they come into yard.
Enjoying the early morning sunshine in the cab of the Big Boy.
A late running Amtrak Texas Eagle, with AMTK 161 on the point, rolls past the Union Pacific 4014 at the Prescott Depot and Museum.
The day after Veteran's Day, I came across this photo opportunity of the US Flag on the Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 tender and one of the US Flags on display at the Prescott Museum and Depot.
