Union Station, Denver

AfarOct 23

The World’s Largest Steam Locomotive Is Offering a Rare Scenic Colorado Train Ride This Fall

Passengers will ride in restored midcentury rail cars powered by Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, a 1.2-million-pound steam engine, for this unique one-day excursion from Greeley to Denver.

location for free public display of locomotives

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Big Boy No. 4014Sightworld's largest operating steam locomotive
Union Pacific's No. 844Sighthistoric steam engine nicknamed the “Living Legend”
Union Pacific Railroad MuseumMuseumorganizer of the excursion to benefit Make-A-Wish
The ChallengerSightdome car with panoramic views, built in 1958
City of PortlandSightdome diner car from 1955
Union StationSightlocation for free public display of locomotives

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The World’s Largest Steam Locomotive Is Offering a Rare Scenic Colorado Train Ride This Fall