
BIG BOY CELEBRATION!!! JULY 10!!!
We are one month away from the arrival of Union Pacific’s famed BIG BOY 4014 steam locomotive at the Western Pacific Railroad Museum. On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, we will be hosting a visit by Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive!
The “Big Boy Westward Bound” tour will make a stop in Portola, California providing a unique opportunity with the locomotive for viewing from the Western Pacific Railroad Museum.
This will be a rare chance for you to see this awesome locomotive in person. In addition, the WPRM will be providing several special activities on that day, including:
– Caboose train rides
– Motorcar rides provided by West Coast Railroaders Group
– Tours of historic equipment
– Model train exhibits, including Diablo Pacific and Wandering Railroad
– Food trucks
– and more!
The museum will open at 9 AM and close at 6 PM the day of the event. Parking is limited at the museum.
Access to view the “Big Boy” requires admission to the museum. Admission includes caboose train and motorcar rides. Pre-event, tickets can be purchased online at https://www.WPLives.org/BigBoyTickets
The day of the event, you will present your online receipt or ticket voucher at the entry gate to receive a wristband(s) and car pass, or purchase tickets at the entry gate. Admission will require a wristband.
Tickets can be purchased online pre-event. They are $20 general admission and $10 for those 5-18, 65 and over, and active military. Children 4 and under are free. At the entry gate on event day, prices will be $25 and $15 respectively. Feather River Rail Society members are free with their membership cards *.
For more information and additional announcements, please visit https://www.WPLives.org/BigBoy
The Western Pacific Railroad Museum is located at 700 Western Pacific Way, west of Old Town Portola, across the Feather River from California Highway 70. Our website is https://www.WPLives.org
Don’t miss this rare chance to see the world’s largest operating steam locomotive!