Wyoming Train Rides
BNSF/UP share the load in transporting large coal trains across more than 1800 miles of track right-a-way in Wyoming. The Union Pacific RR entered the state in 1867, and it's Overland Route across the Rocky Mountains reaches a summit of 8,015 feet at Sherman Hill. The Cheyenne roadhouse is home to the last two operating UP steams locomotives, No. 844 & the Challenger No. 3985. Amtrak has no regular stops or services in the state, though the Overland Route is frequently used as a detour whenever the Moffat Tunnel is shut down.
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The Union Pacific Railroad maintains the only steam locomotive that was never retired, No. 844. Built by Alco in 1944, it has been rebuilt twice, in 1999 and 2004. It is currently the largest running Northern weighing in at 486,340 pounds. Steam train rides include excursions during the Cheyenne Frontier Days in July. Also on display as well as running occasional scenic excursion train rides is the 1943 built, 4-6-6-4 UP Challenger No. 3985.
Challenger No. 3985 Runby
The 1886 Cheyenne Depot is center of activity in downtown Cheyenne. Displays include the world's largest stream locomotive, the now retired UP Big Boy #4004. The Cheyenne Depot Train Excursion runs during Cheyenne Frontier Days in July. Directions.
Union Pacific Big Boys
The Douglas Railroad Interpretive Museum is housed in a restored 1886 depot belonging to the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley RR. Rail displays include a 1940 CB&Q steam locomotive.
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UNION PACIFIC ROUNDHOUSE
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The Union Pacific Roundhouse complex contains a 28-bay roundhouse with a working turntable. Nearby historic buildings include a restored 1900 depot.
Omaha’s Union Station was extensively renovated by The Durham Museum to capture the character and glory days – when 10,000 passengers would pass through the station daily. Today, visitors can explore exhibits that preserve the areas rich history including an extensive train car exhibit with steam engines, a Pullman car, Lounge cars and a caboose. There is also an impressive 100-foot O gauge model train layout representing Union Pacific’s double track main line during the 1950s. Directions.
