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Big Boy No. 4014: A Year of New Horizons for Union Pacific’s Beloved Locomotive | Union Pacific

Union Pacific Rail Policy November 6, 2026

It’s been a year of firsts for Union Pacific's Big Boy #UP4014, and the adventure continues. 🚂

After an unforgettable coast-to-coast journey that brought millions together across America, Big Boy is preparing for a special holiday excursion. 🎄

Take a look back at the journey and see what’s next for Big Boy:

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Why this matters for talent

This post is heritage marketing around Union Pacific's Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive and carries no hiring or business signal. Union Pacific currently lists 80 open roles on the board. Candidates interested in the railroad should look to its operational and policy announcements rather than posts like this one for a read on hiring momentum.

48 likes · 0 comments · 7 shares · Read the original LinkedIn post · full article. Curated by Larry Sherwood Jr. from company announcements; analysis above is my own.

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