Yes, lots of good opportunities to view the Big Boy in the Chicago area since there are many places to get to an elevated position.
However, as Steam Fan posted above, the West Chicago area will probably not be a good area to see the engine moving as it will be parked on the siding on the south side of the tracks. It’s actually the same spot/location the Challenger was located many years ago.
The one area that has my interest is according to the UP map; the Big Boy should be taking the new track age around the west side of O' Hare airport. It would be a cool (and very difficult shot without trespassing) to get the Big boy and any of the new, modern aircraft in the same image. Actually, an A380 usually arrives from the west around 6pm or so which is long after the engine had passed pending any long delays.
The other area that should offer a nice view from below is along Irving Park Rd. (RT 19), this time on the south side of the airport. With left hand running it should be an unobstructed view. However, parking along any road around the airport is probably not a good thing... unless 100 of your closet friends do the same thing...
Leaving West Chicago heading west on Tuesday I think, provides mostly backlight situations for shooting, but some cool rural opportunities.
Charlie
