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Reply to "Did you see Big Boy 4014 Today? New tour schedule just released"

Sorry I took a break from this topic guys. Tomorrow is the big day. Today I saw it pull into St Paul on the Union Depot web cam. Quite the sight.

Of the eight remaining Big Boys, this will be my seventh. By the time we got to LA, it was in the roundhouse in Cheyenne. When we were in Cheyenne to see the one in the park we drove by the roundhouse on the bridge, but couldn't see in, during the early. The only one left to see is Steamtown.

I've been following this project here on the forum, since before the UP was able to reacquire it. There were people who said it would never happen, others who said it couldn't be done, and even others were down on Ed Dickens. Say what you will about him, but he brought the project in, and on time, and that's what really matters. Proof that anything can be done for money, you also have to think big.

My fascination with 4014 is turning into an expensive proposition. At the last minute we decided to buy tickets for the museum's gala in Duluth. A once in a lifetime opportunity, with special access to the locomotive as well as the excursion cars. Should be a fun evening. Photos of course.

Not only am I a railfan, but I'm a modeler as well, and Lionel is really getting into my wallet. I'm mostly immune to the steam engines they produce, and have a very strict rule when it comes to buying them. If I haven't seen it in the Twin Cities under steam, I don't buy it for my layout. Now is the time.

Ken - Great pictures, and a really nice story about your mom getting to see 4014.

Rogerdodger - The Raymond Avenue is pretty good for an overhead shot. Minneapolis Junction is good for ground level, but may be crowded.

John - It arrives Butler next Thursday and departs Friday morning. It won't be on display in Milwaukee, which really surprised me. You won't be able to get too close in the yard. You may do better trying to catch it along its way to Chicago.

Nick - That makes perfect sense. UP kind of shot their wad for the steam program with this one. They'll need some time to catch up.

Pictures tomorrow!

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