It was worth the trip. A piece of roaring, clanging history. If I would have been thinking I would have waited until today and drove to Ft Worth to see him. A similar drive time (possibly less) and I would have been able to see the displays they bring along. If you live near the route, don't miss him!
The locomotive will be on display from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, near downtown Fort Worth, about one block east of 825 E. Ninth St. Admission is free.
Event highlights:
Meet the Steam Team. At 11 a.m., the Union Pacific steam crew that helped restore and now operates Big Boy will take questions from the audience for 30 minutes.
Experience the Union Pacific Rail Car. This restored baggage car now serves as a traveling history museum, providing a glimpse of the past while telling the story of modern-day railroading through sounds, images and interactive technology.
Interactive booths and tents. There will be several exhibits set up where participants can learn more about model railroading, acquire a souvenir and receive a free Clifford and the Railroad Crossing book from Safe Kids Worldwide, an organization dedicated to protecting children from unintentional injuries.
It looks like the displays will be up at the following stops.
Saturday, Aug. 14: Fort Worth, Texas
Tuesday, Aug. 17: Houston, Texas
Saturday, Aug. 21: New Orleans, Louisiana
Sunday, Aug. 29: St. Louis, Missouri
Monday, Sept. 6: Denver, Colorado
Future schedule
https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/schedule/index.htm#viewing