Roseville ready to welcome back the 'Big Boy No. 4014'
Mar 24, 2026
Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive, will be on display for public viewing in Roseville April 10-11, as part of Union Pacific’s “coast-to-coast” steam tour.
The train will be on viewing display from 1-5 p.m., on Friday, April 10, and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on Saturday, April 11.
On Saturday, the City will be offering additional activities at the Vernon Street Town Square between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., including a Maker’s Market and live music. Stay tuned for more information. If you are interested in being a vendor for the Maker’s Market, click here.
The monthlong tour, which starts March 29, will honor Union Pacific’s celebrating 250 years of American independence and innovation.
Big Boy No. 4014 will be joined by two commemorative locomotives, including the railroad’s newest locomotive: No. 1776 – America250. It’s a tribute to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and is the official train for the United States' 250th-anniversary celebration.
A steam tracking map showing No. 4014's real-time location and route is available here.
Getting here
From Interstate 80, use the Riverside Avenue or Douglas Boulevard exits for access to Downtown Roseville. Avoid accessing via Eureka/Atlantic if possible.
Plan your Roseville Transit trip. Or, find your bike or pedestrian route to the event.
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