The Great Race Across the Midwest: Union Pacific 4014 in Iowa

History was made as newly restored Big Boy 4014 made it's first ever trip away from traditional Big Boy territory as it made it's way across the state of Iowa.. On Monday, July 15, 4014 was in charge of its second public excursion, The Union Pacific Museum Special on its way from Omaha, NE to Boone, IA. Traversing the former Chicago & North Western mainline, 4014 looked and felt right at home. Tuesday, July 16th, the train diverted north on the former Rock Island "Spine Line" to its overnight stop in Mason City. In Mason City, the Iowa Traction Railway arranged a once in a lifetime photo session as they positioned their electric #51 at their interchange with UP. It was an impressive sight to see the two locomotives pose side-by-side.
Locations:
Carroll, IA
Ralston, IA
Boone, IA - 7/15 - Arrival; 7/16 - Diesel swap and departure
Kansas City Junction, Nevada, IA - connector track between ex-CNW and ex-CRIP
Garden City, IA
Mills Tower Interlocking, Iowa Falls, IA -last remaining interlocking tower in Iowa, crosses Canadian National's Iowa Division (ex-Illinois Central)
Clear Lake Junction, Mason City, IA - interchange/interlocking with Iowa Traction Railway
Note: I am aware that the image quality is not 100% crystal clear 1080p High-Def like everyone else out there this day and age. For right now, I use an older Panasonic camcorder that I've had since 2011. I do plan on upgrading at some point, but for now, this is all I can use. This is isn't your run of the mill "railfan productions" channel and it isn't trying to be.