Back on the main line!!

The 4014 Big Boy locomotive is back on the national rail network after 51 years!!  I had planned on staying up most of the night and watching UP cut the Metro track and move the locomotive, but having a kid makes me appreciate my sleep even more than an historic event it seems.  UP had everything completed by 3am our time.  Ed Dickens even has the locomotive electrical working!  The whistle is hooked up to 100 psi train air so it doesn't quite sound as good as 300psi 700 degree steam.  The plan is to get 4014 to West Colton for more mechanical work and inspection for the net 30 days or so.  In March we should see it come through Salt Lake City on its way back to restoration in Cheyenne!!  Skyler and I can't wait!

The number boards look spectacular lit up at night!