For the final time this year, the Big Boy No. 4014 will ride the rails on the Union Pacific system.
East Texans will get the chance to see the steam locomotive when it makes its way through the Piney Woods this weekend as part of the Great Race Across the Southwest.
The East Texas schedule can be seen below:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
- 2PM - Arrive at West Spring Street and Tennessee Avenue in Palestine
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
- 8AM - Depart from West Spring Street and Tennessee Avenue in Palestine
- 9:15AM - Arrive at Patton Street Crossing in Jacksonville
- 9:30AM - Depart from Patton Street Crossing in Jacksonville
- 10:30AM - Arrive at South Railroad Loop Crossing at Front Street in Troup
- 10:45AM - Depart from South Railroad Loop Crossing at Front Street in Troup
- 11:15AM - Arrive at Henderson Street Crossing in Overton
- 12PM - Depart from Henderson Street Crossing in Overton
- 1PM - Arrive at 920 East Pacific Street in Longview
- 1:15PM - Depart from 920 East Pacific Street in Longview
- 3:40PM - Arrive at Lake Street and Main Street in Marshall
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
- 9AM-3PM - On display at Lake Street and Main Street in Marshall (In addition to day-long display hours, display days include access to the Experience the Union Pacific Rail Car. Special-edition Big Boy and Golden Spike souvenirs also are available for sale from the merchandise tent. Admission to display days are free. These are the best times to see the Big Boy.)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
- 8AM - Depart from Lake Street and Main Street in Marshall
- 10:15AM - Arrive at West Tipton Street and South West Street in Atlanta
- 10:30AM - Depart from West Tipton Street and South West Street in Atlanta
- 11:30AM - Arrive at 100 East Front Street in Texarkana
- 12:15PM - Depart from 100 East Front Street in Texarkana
FOR YOUR SAFETY
When steam locomotives come through your community, it is especially important to remember and emphasize safety. The average train overhangs the track by at least three feet and wider loads can extend even further from the tracks. It is imperative that pedestrians stand back at least 25 feet or more from the tracks to avoid debris and steam or being hit by the train itself.
For everyone's safety:
- Remember, trains can’t stop quickly to avoid people or vehicles on the tracks.
- A train’s distance from you and its speed can be deceiving.
- Railroad tracks, trestles, yards and right-of-way are private property – please do not trespass.
- Never assume tracks are abandoned or inactive – ALWAYS expect a train and assume tracks are active.
- Hearing protection is recommended.
To track the train's location, click here.
