The Feather River Rail Society is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, they will be hosting a visit by Union Pacific’s famed “Big Boy” No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive! The "Union Pacific Coast to Coast" tour will make a stop on April 8 in Portola, California, providing a unique opportunity with the locomotive for viewing from the Western Pacific Railroad Museum. This will be a rare chance for the public to see this awesome locomotive in person. In addition, the WPRM will be providing several special activities on that day, including:

• Caboose train rides
• Motorcar rides
• Tours of historic equipment

The museum will open at 9:00 AM and close at 5:30 PM the day of the event.  Train rides will begin at 10:30 AM.  Parking is limited at the museum.

Access to view the “Big Boy” requires admission to the museum. Admission includes caboose train and motorcar rides. Feather River Rail Society members are free with their membership cards. Members must bring their membership cards to get entry wristbands at the gate.

Following the day event, there will be a special dinner held at the Nakoma Resort near Portola. This fundraiser for the Western Pacific Railroad Museum will feature a talk by Ed Dickens, Senior Manager of Heritage Operations for the Union Pacific and head of the "Big Boy" crew. Seating is limited so order your tickets as soon as you can. Tap here to order your dinner ticket.

More event information here.

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