Up 4014 rolls south along the Villa Grove Sub,

Up 4014 rolls south along the Villa Grove Sub,

UP Big Boy 4014 leads the Heartland of America tour train South through Woodland Junction.

UP 4014 goes over I-294 at Thornton, IL. This bridge really puts into perspective just how large the Big Boy is compared to everything else. Additionally, the bridge still wears C&EI lettering ... (more)

UP Big Boy 4014 leads the Heartland of America tour train South across the Kankakee River in Momence.

Local boaters have anchored near UP’s Lake Shelbyville bridge, anticipating the Big Boy’s arrival. Soon enough, the 1940s-built steamer crosses overhead as it makes its way towards its next wh... (more)

Near the location of Dailey, IL, the Big Boy rolls south thru the fields of corn and beans towards its resting point of Villa Grove. The nice evening light was a great perk of this chase, usually ... (more)

UP Big Boy 4014 leads the Heartland of America tour train East down the IHB around the curve at the intersection of 47th and East in LaGramge, showing off its articulation.

Two steam era relics meet in DeKalb as UP Big Boy 4014 leads the Heartland of America tour train East under the CNW era coal chute.

After an on time departure from Rochelle, the Big Boy is making good time as it passes the iconic barn in La Fox, IL.

#4014 cruises through the famous Blue Island Junction, crossing the diamonds with the former Grand Trunk Western. This was a popular location for the photographers today and railroad police office... (more)

After an unscheduled service stop in town, UP Big Boy 4014 crosses the Kankakee River in Momence on a perfect afternoon.

The Big Boy departs Watseka after making its scheduled service stop. Watseka's population is a little over 5,000. That number easily quadrupled today with the arrival of the Union Pacific's living... (more)