3.7K views · 74 reactions | Railfans! Here's a very special treat as Union Pacific Railroad senior manager of Heritage Operations, Ed Dickens Jr, gives us an exclusive tour inside the cab of magnificent steam locomotive 844 and shares fascinating insight in to the mechanics and operation of this iconic engine. | Union Station Kansas City | Facebook

#ICYMI: Ed Dickens, head of the Union Pacific Steam Team, describes how the crew reconnected locomotive No. 4014's boiler and rear engine to its front engine in the most recent Steam Update. Read more: https://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/steam-update-1-29-2019.htm | Union Pacific Railroad

Sent by a friend. Turn up the sound and enjoy Union Pacific Railroad 's #4014! Expertly rebuilt by the very capable Ed Dickens and crew at the Cheyenne Steam Shop. It has traversed many miles, states, and parts of the country since entering service. This machine never disappoints. "Even standing still it exudes more industrial motion than most anything in today's world does today while running wide out" -Jason 🐻🥧🐒 #steamlocomotive #steamengine #unionpacific #bigboy #4014 #upsteam #railway #he