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Big Boy locomotive to stop in Lincoln on April 9 for 15‑minute presentation
Summary
Union Pacific will designate Lincoln as a 'train town' stop for the coast‑to‑coast Big Boy locomotive tour; the locomotive will pause near 7th and Lincoln Boulevard for about 15 minutes on April 9 at 4:30 p.m. with photo opportunities and coordinated street closures.
City staff announced that Union Pacific has selected Lincoln as a stop on its coast‑to‑coast tour celebrating America's 250th anniversary and will present the legendary Big Boy locomotive to the community for a brief stop.
Event details: Staff said the locomotive will stop at the intersection of 7th Street and near Lincoln Boulevard on April 9 at 4:30 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes for a brief presentation and photo opportunities. "There'll be opportunity for community members to get pictures," staff said; staff added that the public will not be permitted to board or touch the locomotive and that Union Pacific will coordinate necessary street closures and public-safety staffing.
Why it matters: The event is expected to draw regional and out‑of‑area visitors; staff advised arriving early because the train will be on a strict 15‑minute schedule and parking near downtown will be limited.
Coordination: City police, fire and Union Pacific public-affairs staff have coordinated plans for safety and street closures; the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is coordinating related community activities.
Next steps: Staff encouraged the public to arrive early for the limited stop window and said more event details will be posted as available.
