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Union Pacific Big Boy Talk: Rocky Mountain Train Show 2014 Part 1

3,462 views · Published 24 March 2014 · 15:53 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: Nick Valdez · 2014 · Autos & Vehicles

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On March 1st, 2014, I traveled up to Denver, Colorado to attend the West's biggest train show. That is, the Rocky Mountain Toy Train Show of the Denver Merchandise Mart. The day's highlighted activity was the "Big Boy Talk"-a slideshow presentation discussing the project of getting Union Pacific #4014 under steam once again. This was something I surely did not want to miss!
     In this video, we begin by checking out some of the displays of the train show. The highlight of this part came when Will Gant and Justin Kardas (members of Colorado Rail Link) brought forth their toys-being Will's PRR T-1 locomotive and Justin's heavily home-built and modified Brass UP 4-8-4 and passenger train.
     Afterwards, we sit back and relax as we head on over to the Big Boy talk, presented by UP Steam Manager Ed Dickens. The presentation goes over many things that were involved in getting the locomotive out of the Pomona Fairgrounds, and over to Colton. This video series may not have much in terms of railroad action, but I guarantee that you will come away with a bunch of new information about this historic endeavor! Be sure to watch Part 2! Rate. Comment. Subscribe. ENJOY!!! Copyright Nick Valdez Railroad Photography 2014.

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