Shoving Out
After laying over in UP's Brazos Yard near Hearne, TX for two weeks, the UP steam crew has completed their boiler wash and other maintenance activities after the first 2,000 or so miles of the Big Boy's Heartland of America Tour.
Now it's time for the rest of UP 4014's journey, as it heads down to Houston and then back north to Cheyenne. The day started with an unusual move, as the crew decided to remove the diesel helper (UP 4015) from the train. The Big Boy would run by itself on the trip to the Bayou City.
After the SD70 was removed, UP 4014 shoved out the north end of Brazos Yard, stopping here at the Muse Rd grade crossing. There were big crowds, but some tight composition managed to isolate just the Big Boy and the road. In a few moments the dispatcher in Spring will click a few times, the switches & signals will line, and UP 4014 will be off to the races.
PBZHO 04 (Passenger- Brazos Yard to Houston, TX)
UP 4-8-8-4 #4014
Tatsie, TX
October 4th, 2024
Shoving Out
After laying over in UP's Brazos Yard near Hearne, TX for two weeks, the UP steam crew has completed their boiler wash and other maintenance activities after the first 2,000 or so miles of the Big Boy's Heartland of America Tour.
Now it's time for the rest of UP 4014's journey, as it heads down to Houston and then back north to Cheyenne. The day started with an unusual move, as the crew decided to remove the diesel helper (UP 4015) from the train. The Big Boy would run by itself on the trip to the Bayou City.
After the SD70 was removed, UP 4014 shoved out the north end of Brazos Yard, stopping here at the Muse Rd grade crossing. There were big crowds, but some tight composition managed to isolate just the Big Boy and the road. In a few moments the dispatcher in Spring will click a few times, the switches & signals will line, and UP 4014 will be off to the races.
PBZHO 04 (Passenger- Brazos Yard to Houston, TX)
UP 4-8-8-4 #4014
Tatsie, TX
October 4th, 2024