Choo, choo! Welcome to Illinois, Big Boy.
In August, Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 launched its “Heartland of America” tour, giving folks in 10 states the chance to see the classic steam engine in real life.
The tour kicked off in Wyoming before traveling to Nebraska and Iowa over Labor Day weekend. Friday, the train makes its first of four stops in Illinois. Below is the full schedule of when and where to see it in the state:
- Sept. 6 – Sterling, 1:30 – 1:45 p.m. CT, , 111 W. 2nd St.
- Sept. 9 – Rochelle, 8:45 – 9:00 a.m. CT, Rochelle Railroad Park, 124 N. 9th St.
- Sept. 9 – Watseka, 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. CT, North St. Crossing
- Sept. 10 – Nokomis, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. CT, Maple St. Crossing
After its visit to Illinois, the steam engine will travel to Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and more. The full Heartland America tour schedule can be found here…