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Proceeds benefit the Union Pacific Museum Association and the Union Pacific Friend-to-Friend Network.
The Union Pacific Railroad Museum is thrilled to offer rail fans a rare opportunity to ride in the cab of the world’s largest operating steam locomotive – Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014.
Four spots inside the locomotive will be placed up for auction August 12th , with all proceeds benefiting two worthy causes: the Union Pacific Museum Association and Union Pacific’s Friend-to-Friend Network, a nonprofit operated by current and retired employees that assists railroad families in times of need, such as medical or natural disaster hardships.
The 4 lucky winners will ride in early September during Big Boy’s planned Heartland of America tour: two riders in the cab on September 2nd inbound into Omaha, Nebraska, and two riders in the cab September 4th outbound into Iowa.
The rides will be approximately one and a half hours in duration and riders will have to be 18 years of age or older and be able to comply with all requirements listed below.
Riders will enjoy a private tour of the Union Pacific Museum on September 3, 2024. Please plan on arriving in Omaha/Council Bluffs on September 1st and leaving September 5th to make the most of this adventure!
Each spot will be auctioned separately. The auction will run for 7 days, starting August 12th at 10:00 a.m. CT and ending August 19th during a live auction close beginning at 7:00 p.m. CT.
The four successful bidders will be provided detailed itineraries by the Union Pacific Museum