"Thunder on the Nortwestern" For the first time since 2002, Union Pacific brought its mainline steam power back to Chicagoland, and they did it in incredible style. Here, UP 4014 whistles past ... (more)

UPY GP15-1 730 switches out 4014's train in West Chicago.

UP Big Boy 4014 sits in the training center in West Chicago as Ed Dickens gets interviewed by the local TV stations.

UP Big Boy 4014 leads a passenger special west under the old CA&E bridge in Wheaton, marking the first time a Big Boy has ever led on the Geneva Sub.

UP Big Boy 4014 leads a passenger special south into Des Plaines, rounding the curve at Howard St. This is the first time a Big Boy has ran in the Chicago area, and it brought out throngs of peopl... (more)

UP Big Boy 4014 leads a passenger special south under a remaining CNW signal bridge near Bain in Kenosha.