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With the newold stock whistle back in place, the 4014 embarks on an interesting trek east out of Cheyenne, Wyoming towards Omaha, Nebraska for the 2023 College Baseball Championship. The first two days saw the locomotive traverse territory that had previously never seen a 4000class engine, despite its close proximity to the UP Transcon route. Join us as we chase Big Boy over the Yoder Sub and the South Morrill Sub between Egbert, WY and O'Fallons, NE via Yoder and Gering. Enjoy =)

Consist is about 1,132 tons behind the main tender, including the water cars and diesel locomotive.

Huge thanks to    / @nyctarailfan   for being my pace driver.

FAQ (Read before commenting):
The diesel locomotive accompanies UP Steam power to provide a measure of security and flexibility in operations. The diesel can hold or slow the train speed down using dynamic braking, thus saving the cost of new brake shoes and the time needed to install them. Additionally, the diesel can be used to assist when necessary, and to extend the fuel and water supply, allowing for longer operating distances and days. Finally, as of 2021, the diesel is an integral part of the PTC system required for FRA compliance.

The water overflow from just in front of the rear cylinder on the fireman's side is the exhaust steam injector overflow port. Discharge from this port is normal when starting and stopping the injector, and when the injector switches between live steam and exhaust steam.

Table of Contents:
0:00 Departing Cheyenne, WY, Logan Avenue
5:05 Egbert, WY, County Road 212
7:04 Albin, WY, CR 227
9:18 Albin Tunnel, CR 162
10:59 La Grange, WY, 5th Avenue
12:06 La Grange, 1st Avenue
13:17 Hawk Springs, WY, US 85
14:35 Yoder, WY, CR 154
16:45 Yoder, US 85
18:00 Huntley, WY, CR 92
19:40 Lyman, NE, West Q Street
21:14 South Morrill Yard, east end
22:24 Mitchell, NE, CR H & 15, pacing
23:30 Mitchell, State Route 92
24:05 Gering, NE, 21st Avenue (Day 1)
26:09 Gering, NE, 21st Avenue (Day 2)
28:28 Pacing, Highball Gering, NE, SR 92
33:33 Pacing, Bridgeport, NE, CR 98
35:23 Broadwater, NE, Wehn St. & Ohio St.
36:08 Lemoyne, NE, Spring Park Road
36:38 Lemoyne, North Shore Road
37:26 Lemoyne, SR 61
38:06 Keystone, NE, Keystone Sarben Road
38:40 Sutherland, NE, O'Fallons Road

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