Scheduled holiday appearance · Sources checked 2026-10-26
Big Boy 4014 & No. 844: Denver, November 21, 2026
Union Pacific plans to run Big Boy No. 4014 and Living Legend No. 844 together on November 21, pulling a one-way Greeley-to-Denver excursion for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Union Pacific describes No. 844’s return as following a six-year hiatus. Read the announcement.
Free display at Denver Union Station
Both locomotives are scheduled for public viewing after the excursion on November 21. Admission is free, and families are welcome. Union Pacific says Santa Claus and elves will be in the terminal with limited-edition gifts. Union Pacific’s family-event details.
The Museum itinerary lists a 3 p.m. start for the public display. Union Pacific’s steam schedule still says further family-stop details will follow; check it before traveling. A display end time and Santa’s hours are not yet published by Union Pacific.
Station address: 1701 Wynkoop, Denver, Colorado 80202. This is the display venue, not the Greeley excursion boarding address.
Excursion tickets: ages 18 and over
The train ride requires a paid ticket and passengers must be at least 18. Museum patron access began October 16; remaining tickets were scheduled for public sale October 19. Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Availability unverified as of 2026-10-26. The official experience page labels Classic Dome and Classic Coach sold out; that does not establish remaining inventory in other classes. Check official ticket classes and notices and travel conditions.
The Museum describes a November 20 ticket-pickup reception in Denver and bus transport to the train the next morning. It says specific boarding information will be emailed to ticket holders by November 2. Use those instructions for the paid excursion. Official excursion website.
What is not yet published
- Excursion departure time and public boarding address: not yet published by Union Pacific. Boarding-information policy.
- Display end time and any intermediate stops: not yet published by Union Pacific. Official steam schedule.
- Santa’s arrival time or visiting hours: not yet published by Union Pacific. Holiday announcement.
Viewing safely
Stay at least 25 feet from railroad tracks, including when taking pictures. Stay off tracks and ballast, and never climb on railroad equipment. Union Pacific’s safety guidance.
Separate from the completed 2026 tour
The coast-to-coast tour concluded July 29, 2026. This November appearance is a separate event. The 2026 tour archive retains the historical route and stop records.
Denver lodging: November 20–22
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