According to Union Pacific, Big Boy No. 4014 is the world’s largest operating steam locomotive.
Union Pacific’s iconic "Big Boy" train will take a second tour through middle America this fall, including a stop in Fort Worth . Twenty-five "Big Boys" were built during World War II, but only eight survived. No. 4014 is the only one in operation. RELATED: America's best theme parks revealedThe second fall tour will travel through 10 states from Aug. 29 through the end of October.
The "Heartland of America" tour starts Aug. 29 in Cheyenne, Wyoming and will roar through nine other states over eight weeks: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.So far, only three stops have been announced, but more stops will be announced closer to the tour date:A steam tracking map showing No. 4014's location and route will be available at upsteam.com.
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