‘The Trek to Tennessee’, is what Ed Dickens, Senior Manager of Heritage Operations and the Steam Shop Team were promoting. At every stop they made from small towns to large urban areas, The Steam Shop Crew was inviting railfans and train enthusiast to come to Cheyenne see the Big Boy 4014, Restoration Project. This is why the 844 it is part of this thread.
“To Keep the Story Alive is to Tell It” This is the main objective from Union Pacific Corporation.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity, available only in Cheyenne! Now is your chance to visit the Union Pacific Steam Shop where Big Boy #4014 is undergoing restoration to operating condition, with the goal of running the rails once again!
You'll receive: Tour of UP steam shop Trolley transport to steam shop Admission to Cheyenne Depot Museum $20/person. 12:30pm. Tours begin at the Cheyenne Depot Museum. Must wear sensible closed-toe shoes. Hard hats will be provided. Liability forms must be signed before touring.
2016 - Fridays, November 4, 11 and 18
2017 - Fridays, January 6, 13 and 20 Saturday, January 28 Fridays, February 3, 10 and 17 Saturday, February 25 Fridays, March 3, 10 and 17 Saturday, March 25
Click here for all the details. and schedule updates.
Today I spoke with an official from The Cheyenne Visitors Center, about going out to The Steam Shop and I also mentioned if they want to advertise The Steam Shop Tours, with national magazines, I could hook them up with a contact person from Trains Magazine and O Gauge Railroading & Form.
Are you going to Cheyenne to see the Steam Shop, Restoration Projects?
Gary - Railfan
