WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW)—Big Boy No. 4014, the historic Union Pacific railroad engine, will soon return to Kansas.
The 1.2 million-pound locomotive has been on the “Heartland of America Tour,” which has stops in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. The eight-week tour concludes on Oct. 23.
Kansans will be able to see the engine on the following dates:
| Tuesday, Oct. 15 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coffeyville (9:00 a.m. departure) to Kansas City, Mo. | ||
| Osawatomie W. Pacific Ave. Crossing | Arrival Depart | 2:15 p.m. CT 2:45 p.m. CT |
| Kansas City, Mo. Union Station 30 W. Pershing Rd. | Arrival | 6:45 p.m. CT |
| Wednesday, Oct. 16 | ||
| Kansas City, Mo. Union Station 30 W. Pershing Rd. | Viewing Only | |
| Thursday, Oct. 17 | ||
| Kansas City, Mo. (9:00 a.m. departure) to Salina | ||
| Topeka Great Overland Station 701 N. Kansas Ave. | Arrival Depart | 12:15 p.m. CT 12:45 p.m. CT |
| Friday, Oct. 18 | ||
| Salina Salina Depot 400 N. 13th St. | Viewing Only | |
| Saturday, Oct. 19 | ||
| Salina (9:00 a.m. departure) to Hays | ||
| Wilson Avenue E Crossing | Arrival Depart | 11:00 a.m. CT 11:30 a.m. CT |
| Sunday, Oct. 20 | ||
| Hays (9:00 a.m. departure) to Sharon Springs | ||
| Grainfield Main St. Crossing | Arrival Depart | 12:00 Noon CT 12:30 p.m. CT |
| Monday, Oct. 21 | ||
| Sharon Springs (9:00 a.m. departure) to Denver, Colo. | ||
| Strasburg, Colo. Monroe St. Crossing | Arrival Depart | 3:45 p.m MT 4:15 p.m. MT |
The UP says the scheduled times and locations are subject to change and to check back periodically for updates. Overnight stops are closed to the public unless otherwise noted.
The UP says 25 locomotives were built exclusively for the railroad, and seven are on display in St. Louis, Dallas, Omaha, Denver, Scranton, Green Bay, and Cheyenne.
