Roseville set to welcome UP's famed 'Big Boy No. 4014'

Updated June 18, 2024
Photo of train 'Big Boy No. 4014'

Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive, will be on display for public viewing in Roseville July 12-13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of Union Pacific’s “Big Boy Westward Bound” tour, which will honor Union Pacific’s rich railroad legacy and celebrate the railroad’s employees and communities it serves.

On Saturday, the City will be offering additional activities at the Vernon Street Town Square between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., including:

  • Live music from Sac-City Little Big Band
  • Food trucks
  • Old West performances from the Black Flag Gang
  • Vernon Street Town Square Spray Ground
  • Maker’s market with vendors and kids zone

Additionally, the Carnegie Museum in Old Town Roseville will be open with an exhibit featuring the history of the Big Boy and a kids railroad activity.

A steam tracking map showing No. 4014's location and route is available here.


Train event map


Plan your Roseville Transit trip. Or, find your bike or pedestrian route to the event. 



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