Big Boy departs Sidney as rail fans chase historic journey east

Rail fans gathered in Sidney Tuesday morning to catch Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 roll east out of town as the legendary steam locomotive continued its historic coast-to-coast tour.

May 26, 2026Updated: May 26, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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