The Union Pacific 1.2M pound Big Boy steam locomotive #4018 has begun the journey to a new home in Frisco. After several rescheduled dates the Museum of the American Railroad was able to begin moving the popular Big Boy from it’s long time home at Fair Park to it’s new home in Frisco.
However, instead of riding all the way out to Frisco, the move is happening in two stages. For the first phase they were able to transport Big Boy to Irving where DGNO & BNSF connect. The distance by rail between Fair Park and Frisco is approx. 55 miles. The train will move at approximately 10 mph crossing Union Pacific and TRE tracks and ending up on BNSF tracks.
The second phase of the journey has not been announced.
