Just announced on the UP web site that the 4014 has been reaquired by Uncle Pete and will be moved to the Cheyenne Steam Shop to be restored to operating condition! I tried to post a link, but it’s on the employee side, sorry. The text of the story follows:
Union Pacific today announced it reached an agreement with the Southern California Chapter - Railway & Locomotive Historical Society in Pomona, Calif., to transfer ownership of one of the world’s largest steam locomotives, Big Boy No. 4014, back to UP.
Union Pacific plans to relocate No. 4014 to Cheyenne, Wyo., where Union Pacific’s Heritage Fleet Operations team will work to restore it to operating condition. Details regarding those efforts will be made public at a later date.
Union Pacific donated No. 4014 to the historical society December 7, 1961. The locomotive arrived January 8, 1962, at its current display location at the Rail Giants Train Museum in Pomona.
No other railroad has retained its historical equipment or honored its American roots like Union Pacific.
“Our steam locomotive program is a source of great pride to Union Pacific employees past and present,” said Ed Dickens, senior manager-Heritage Operations. “We are very excited about the opportunity to bring history to life by restoring No. 4014.”
