Union Pacific 4014 Big Boy Locomotive Visit
The Union Pacific 4014 Big Boy Steam Locomotive will be on display behind Ogden Union Station. Arriving on Sunday, May 4th at about 11:45am. On display to the public Monday, May 5th 9am to 4pm. and departing for its final leg to Cheyenne for restoration 8am, Tuesday, May 6th.
Big Boy No. 4014
Union Pacific Railroad is undertaking the movement and restoration of one of the world’s largest steam locomotives – the Big Boy No. 4014.
Twenty-five Big Boys were built exclusively for Union Pacific Railroad, the first of which was delivered in 1941. The locomotives were 132 feet long and weighed 1.2 million pounds. Because of their great length, the frames of the Big Boys were "hinged," or articulated, to allow them to negotiate curves. They had a 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement, which meant they had four wheels on the leading set of "pilot" wheels which guided the engine, eight drivers, another set of eight drivers, and four wheels following which supported the rear of the locomotive. The massive engines normally operated between Ogden, Utah, and Cheyenne, Wyo.
Eight of the Big Boys were donated for public display in various cities around the country. They can be found in Pomona, Calif.; St. Louis, Mo.; Dallas, Texas; Omaha, Neb.; Denver, Colo.; Scranton, Penn.; Green Bay, Wis.; and Cheyenne, Wyo.
Big Boy No. 4014 was delivered to Union Pacific in December 1941. The locomotive was retired in December 1961, having traveled 1,031,205 miles in its 20 years in service.
No. 4014 is expected to move in Spring 2014 from Colton, Calif., to Cheyenne, Wyo., where it will undergo restoration that is anticipated to take three to five years.
Source -Union Pacific website page www.up.com…
May 6
7am
Ogden Union Station
2501 Wall Ave.
Ogden, UT 84401
Fair Feathered Friends - Preschool Discovery Days
Discover what makes a bird a bird as you delve into the world of beaks, wings, feathers and feet. Meet live birds of prey, hear fanciful feathered fables and make and take a bird feeder.
Dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required. Walk-in will only be accepted when space is available. Classes may be canceled due to low attendance. Please call 801-621-7595 for more information or to register.
May 6
9am
966 W. 12th Street
Ogden, Ut 84404
Adult Tai Chi with Norm Skanchy
Norm Skanchy will lead an adult Tai Chi workshop at the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. May 6 through June 5, 2014. Five week tuition: $55. Daily/drop-in tuition: $8. Please pre-register with a member of the ECAC staff by calling us at 801-392-6935.
May 6
9:30am
Eccles Community Art Center
2580 Jefferson Avenue
Ogden, Utah 84401
The WSU Stewart Library Special Collections presents A Portrait of Ogden's Legendary "Street That Never Slept" photo exhibit in Gallery 51.
King of O-Town: Joe McQueen Multimedia timeline created by Venture Academy students.
May 6
10am
Union Station - Gallery 51
2501 Wall Ave
Ogden, UT 84401
Fair Feathered Friends - Preschool Discovery Days
Discover what makes a bird a bird as you delve into the world of beaks, wings, feathers and feet. Meet live birds of prey, hear fanciful feathered fables and make and take a bird feeder.
Dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required. Walk-in will only be accepted when space is available. Classes may be canceled due to low attendance. Please call 801-621-7595 for more information or to register.
May 6
11am
966 W. 12th Street
Ogden, Ut 84404
Fair Feathered Friends - Preschool Discovery Days
Discover what makes a bird a bird as you delve into the world of beaks, wings, feathers and feet. Meet live birds of prey, hear fanciful feathered fables and make and take a bird feeder.
Dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required. Walk-in will only be accepted when space is available. Classes may be canceled due to low attendance. Please call 801-621-7595 for more information or to register.
May 6
1pm
966 W. 12th Street
Ogden, Ut 84404
Generations dance with Deja Mitchell
Dancer Deja Mitchell will hold Generations African dance geared toward those ages 50 or are looking for a fun low impact exercise class at the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson avenue on Tuesday afternoon 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. May 6 through June 16, 2014 (class will not be held on May 13). Tuition: $33. Please pre-register with a member of the art center staff by calling 801-392-6935.
May 6
4pm
Eccles Community Art Center - dance Studio
2580 Jefferson Avenue
Ogden, Utah 84401
Modern dance with Deja Mitchell
Dancer Deja Mitchell will offer a modern dance workshop at the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson avenue, Ogden on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 6 through June 16, 2014 (class will not be held on May 13). All experience levels are welcome, ages 13 through adult. Tuition: $45. Please pre-register with a member of the art center staff at 801-392-6935.
May 6
5:30pm
Eccles Community Art Center - dance Studio
2580 Jefferson Avenue
Ogden, Utah 84401
