Images: Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through the suburbs

 
Joe Lewnard
 
Brian Hill
 
 
Updated 7/29/2019 4:27 PM

The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 passed through Wadsworth, Northbrook, Des Plaines, Elmhurst and Wheaton on its way to the Larry S. Provo Training Center, 335 Spencer St. in West Chicago, where it will be on display through Monday.

Big Boy No. 4014 crosses over Techny Road in Northbrook Friday morning on its way to West Chicago.
  Big Boy No. 4014 crosses over Techny Road in Northbrook Friday morning on its way to West Chicago.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through the Chicago suburbs Friday and stops in West Chicago. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
  The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through the Chicago suburbs Friday and stops in West Chicago. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 passing through Des Plaines early Friday afternoon on its way to West Chicago.
  Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 passing through Des Plaines early Friday afternoon on its way to West Chicago.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through Elmhurst Friday afternoon on its way to West Chicago.
  Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through Elmhurst Friday afternoon on its way to West Chicago.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through Elmhurst Friday afternoon on its way to West Chicago.
  Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through Elmhurst Friday afternoon on its way to West Chicago.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Mikey Lopes, 5, and his uncle, Jesse Flores, both of Des Plaines, watch as the train led by Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive 4014 and a trailing diesel unit passes through Des Plaines Friday.
  Mikey Lopes, 5, and his uncle, Jesse Flores, both of Des Plaines, watch as the train led by Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive 4014 and a trailing diesel unit passes through Des Plaines Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Crew members look from the fireman's side of the cab as Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive 4014 passes through Glen Ellyn Friday.
  Crew members look from the fireman's side of the cab as Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive 4014 passes through Glen Ellyn Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive 4014 passes Glen Ellyn Friday.
  Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive 4014 passes Glen Ellyn Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Detail view 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement and articulated drivers Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive 4014 as it passes through Glen Ellyn Friday.
  Detail view 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement and articulated drivers Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive 4014 as it passes through Glen Ellyn Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
An observation car complete with a special drumhead is at the rear as Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive 4014 and its train passes through Glen Ellyn Friday.
  An observation car complete with a special drumhead is at the rear as Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive 4014 and its train passes through Glen Ellyn Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through Elmhurst and the Chicago suburbs Friday and stops in West Chicago. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
  The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through Elmhurst and the Chicago suburbs Friday and stops in West Chicago. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in West Chicago Friday. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
  The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in West Chicago Friday. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in West Chicago Friday. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
  The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in West Chicago Friday. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in West Chicago Friday. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
  The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in West Chicago Friday. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in West Chicago Friday. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
  The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in West Chicago Friday. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in West Chicago Friday. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
  The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in West Chicago Friday. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in West Chicago Friday. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
  The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in West Chicago Friday. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in West Chicago Friday. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
  The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in West Chicago Friday. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through the Chicago suburbs Friday and stops in West Chicago. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
  The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through the Chicago suburbs Friday and stops in West Chicago. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through the Chicago suburbs Friday and stops in West Chicago. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
  The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through the Chicago suburbs Friday and stops in West Chicago. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through the Chicago suburbs Friday and stops in West Chicago. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
  The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through the Chicago suburbs Friday and stops in West Chicago. The steam engine is expected to depart at 8 a.m. Tuesday, running through Geneva, Elburn, DeKalb and Rochelle on its route to Iowa, Union Pacific spokeswoman Kristen South said.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
People line both sides of the tracks to take photos as Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive 4014 approaches downtown Glen Ellyn Friday.
  People line both sides of the tracks to take photos as Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive 4014 approaches downtown Glen Ellyn Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 passes through Des Plaines on Friday.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 passes through Des Plaines on Friday.
Courtesy of Kevin Croke
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 makes its way through the suburbs on Friday.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 makes its way through the suburbs on Friday.
Courtesy of Barbara McQuillan
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 makes its way through the suburbs on Friday.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 makes its way through the suburbs on Friday.
Courtesy of Barbara McQuillan
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 makes its way through the suburbs on Friday.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 makes its way through the suburbs on Friday.
Courtesy of Barbara McQuillan
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 makes its way through the suburbs on Friday.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 makes its way through the suburbs on Friday.
Courtesy of Lewis Rochelle
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 passes through the Western suburbs on Friday.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 passes through the Western suburbs on Friday.
Courtesy of Kathleen Haas
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 passes through the Western suburbs on Friday.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 passes through the Western suburbs on Friday.
Courtesy of Kathleen Haas
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 passes through Villa Park on Friday.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 passes through Villa Park on Friday.
Courtesy of Alison Doshen
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 passes through Wyoming in May.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 passes through Wyoming in May.
Courtesy of J. Kleeman
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on display in West Chicago on Saturday.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on display in West Chicago on Saturday.
Courtesy of Pat Korlesky
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on display in West Chicago on Saturday.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on display in West Chicago on Saturday.
Courtesy of Pat Korlesky
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on display in West Chicago on Saturday.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on display in West Chicago on Saturday.
Courtesy of Pat Korlesky
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on display in West Chicago on Saturday.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on display in West Chicago on Saturday.
Courtesy of Pat Korlesky
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on display in West Chicago on Sunday.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on display in West Chicago on Sunday.
Courtesy of Jane Bickel
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on display in West Chicago on Sunday.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on display in West Chicago on Sunday.
Courtesy of Jane Bickel
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on display in West Chicago on Sunday.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 on display in West Chicago on Sunday.
Courtesy of Jane Bickel
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