Railroad Roll-By

Union Pacific’s amazing Big Boy returned to Utah, and Todd and Schon were there to … well … geek out when it rolled past. We also have updates on new passenger cars and possibly a classic F7 unit arriving at Heber Valley Railroad. The Boise, Idaho plant where UTA’s Frontrunner locomotives are manufactured is closing! What will happen with Motive Power?

Schon Norris took an Amtrak to the California State Railroad Museum and didn’t want to come home! Hear about all the cool stuff they have on display, including a Southern Pacific cab-forward locomotive. Todd Nuke ‘Em is overly excited about a classic Santa Fe yellow-bonnet locomotive that now resides in Tooele!

The legendary UP 4014 and 844 have come and gone. This event, along with the Spike 150 events, brought tens of thousands of people to Utah. Todd and Schon discuss the fun they had, plus the unprecedented crowd that accompanied the locomotives on their way out of town. They also talk about future Big Boy excursions and the new Stadler train manufacturing plant in Salt Lake City.

Schon and Todd are on-site at Union Station in Ogden, Utah, for the Spike 150 celebration. We were fortunate enough to interview Union Pacific Heritage Fleet Operations Director Ed Dickens who describes the tremendous work that went into restoring the Big Boy locomotive. We also caught up with our friends from Trains magazine. They talk about their experience riding in the cab of Big Boy, plus the upcoming Big Boy DVD and special issues of Trains magazine. For all things related to the 150th Anniversary of the Golden Spike, go to www.spike150.org.

We get into some hardcore foaming with our guest Nathan Anderson from Union Pacific. Find out why Union Pacific cares so much about the history of railroading and the work that went into restoring the Big Boy! And find out why Nathan has the best beard for railroading. For all the details about celebrations near you, go to www.spike150.org!

Senior Public Historian for the State of Utah Brad Westwood joins Todd Nuke ‘Em and Schon Norris to talk about the history of the Transcontinental Railroad and its impact on Utah and the nation! Remember to find the celebrations near you at www.spike150.org!

Todd Nuke ‘Em and Schon Norris are joined by Doug Foxley, the Spike 150 Chair. Did you know that over 150 events are planned to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike throughout Utah? Doug has details on all of them, including how you can see THE Golden Spike and other historical items, including a document signed by Abraham Lincoln that will be in Utah for the celebration. There is so much planned for this party that has been in the making for 150 years! You do not want to miss this episode!

After 60 years, the glorious Union Pacific Big Boy will be back on the rails in a month! Todd and Schon have the latest on the schedule, events, and even news about an excursion on this historic rail journey. Schon visited a new rail museum, and Todd discovered a new scenic railroad in Oregon that he plans to visit. It’s time to get your choo-choo on!

Trains magazine editor Jim Wrinn and digital editor Steve Sweeney join Todd and Schon for an update on the upcoming festivities surrounding the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad. Find out what to expect when Union Pacific rolls out the Big Boy locomotive!

Todd and Schon are back, talking about UP 4141’s recent visit to Utah, plus updates on UP 4014’s restoration. And Todd found a new scenic railroad to investigate!