If you’re a train enthusiast living in the Sacramento area, clear your schedule this weekend and recharge your camera batteries. The world’s largest steam locomotive will be running in Roseville from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12-13. Steam locomotive Big Boy No. 4014 will be open to the public as part of Union Pacific’s “Bog Boy Westward Bound” tour, which celebrates railroading traditions and honors employees and the communities it serves. During the tour, the train will make 19 stops in five states from Wyoming to California. Look for the “Experience Union Pacific” railcar at the event. This walk-through exhibit gives attendees a glimpse into railroading history through sound, images and interactive technology. In addition to the 1.1 million-pound steam locomotive, additional activities will be held at Vernon Street Square on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees can expect: Live music by the Sacramento City Little Big Band Food trucks Western performances by the Black Flag Gang Vernon Street Town Square Spray Grounds Maker’s Market with vendors and a kids’ zone The train will next open to the public in Ogden, Utah for two days, July 20-21. As part of the tour, the Union Pacific Museum will host a currently sold-out passenger tour from Roseville to Sparks, Nevada. More information on upcoming train rides can be found here.
If you’re a train enthusiast and live in the Sacramento area, make sure you clear your schedule this weekend and charge your camera batteries.
The world’s largest steam locomotive will be running in Roseville from July 12th to 13th from 9am to 3pm.
Steam locomotive Big Boy 4014 will be open to the public as part of Union Pacific’s “Bog Boy Westbound” tours.
The tour celebrates railroad heritage and honors railroad employees and the local communities they serve. During the tour, the train will make 19 stops in five states from Wyoming to California.
please look for it “Experience the Union Pacific” The event featured rail vehicles on display as a walk-through exhibit offering a glimpse into railroad history through sound, images and interactive technology.
In addition to the £1.1 million steam locomotive, the city will be hosting additional events at Vernon Street Square on Saturday from 9am to 4pm. Attendees can expect:
- Live performance by the Sac City Little Big Band
- Food Truck
- Old West Performance Black Flag Gang
- Vernon Street Town Square Spray Ground
- Maker’s Market with vendors and a kids’ zone
The train will next be on public display in Ogden, Utah for two days, July 20-21.
As part of the tour, the Union Pacific Museum will host a currently sold-out passenger tour from Roseville to Sparks, Nevada. Find out more about upcoming train journeys here.
