On Jan. 8, shortly following release of several customer letters and Surface Transportation Board filings from BNSF, CSX, CN ...

Big Boy is 133 feet long and weighs 1.2 million pounds, requiring a “hinged” frame to help it get around curves.

According to Union Pacific, eight Big Boy engines remain in existence, but only No. 4014 continues to operate. The seven ...

Big Boy No. 4014 was last in Texas in the fall of 2024, passing through Houston on Oct. 6 and through Fort Worth on Oct. 10 ...

If you are a fan of trains, or just history, or maybe you just want to see something that is powerful and cool. Union Pacific ...

Union Pacific Railroad said Big Boy No. 4014 will return to the rails in a "big way" in honor of America's 250th anniversary ...

Big Boy is 133 feet long and weighs 1.2 million pounds, requiring a “hinged” frame to help it get around curves.

Union Pacific is dropping new hints this week of a coast-to-coast journey for its historic locomotive nicknamed ‘Big Boy’ ...

Expectations among senior citizens are rising ahead of Budget 2026. Experts and reports suggest that the government may provide relief in pensions and healthcare this year. Discussions are focusing on ...

Truthout is an indispensable resource for activists, movement leaders and workers everywhere. Please make this work possible with a quick donation. This article was first published at Labor Notes. The ...

Capacity projects needed to support new trains on key routes linking the Southwest and Mexico with the Southeast and Northeast A Union Pacific train with UP and Norfolk Southern power crosses UP’s ...