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Public Display
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Union Station
📍 30 West Pershing Road
Last updated: 6/12/2026, 2:17:42 AM · Official source / subject to change
Public viewing 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. CDT ONLY; private Union Pacific employee event 2:00-6:00 p.m. UP's April 28 release dropped Kansas City from the eight major display events and lists 7/22 as a whistle-stop, but the schedule page grants a public viewing day. Source: https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/schedule/index.htm (verified 2026-06-11)
Big Boy No. 4014 on display at Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108. Public viewing 2026-07-22 ONLY in two windows: 09:00–13:00 CDT and 18:00–20:00 CDT. Private UP employee event 14:00–18:00 CDT — no public access. Free admission, no tickets required. Locomotive arrives evening 2026-07-21; departs 09:00 CDT 2026-07-23. Working rail environment with uneven surfaces. Stay at least 25 feet from all tracks. per up.com
Unique split-schedule stop: two public windows (09:00–13:00 and 18:00–20:00 CDT) with private UP employee event between. KC Streetcar Main Street line (free, runs River Market to UMKC since Oct 2025 expansion) stops at Union Station. National WWI Museum and Memorial (2 Memorial Dr, across from station) open same day, adults $19.50. Crown Center (~0.4 mi): Westin and Sheraton hotels, SEA LIFE Aquarium, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, and shops connected by skywalk. per up.com
Private UP employee event 14:00–18:00 CDT on 2026-07-22 — no public access during this window. National WWI Museum (2 Memorial Drive, adjacent to Union Station) has altered access routes 2026-05-11 through 2026-07-26; check theworldwar.org for current 'Getting to the Museum' guidance if combining visits. No specific road closure orders published for the Big Boy display itself. per up.com
Union Station has paid surface lots and covered garage parking on site. Crown Center garages (P1–P5, Grand Blvd and McGee St, ~0.4 mi): nearest is P2 at E. Pershing Rd & McGee St. Crown Center offers 2 hours of free parking for all guests by scanning the QR code at Crown Center shops or restaurants, and 5 hours free with $50 or more in same-day purchases. Downtown KC has ~40,000 spaces along the KC Streetcar route; 601 Main and 711 Main St offer 150+ free spaces on weekends. KC Streetcar (free) stops at Union Station; park-and-ride options at weekend-free lots downtown. per crowncenter.com
No official 2026 attendance figure published. UP Display Day FAQ advises planning for wait times and limited capacity at display sites; split viewing windows (09:00-13:00 and 18:00-20:00) with a private UP event between. per up.com
Portable restrooms (port-a-potties) at UP display sites per standard FAQ. No designated seating; bring water. Science City at Union Station (92,000+ sq ft hands-on science center, admission-based) within the complex. Crown Center (~0.4 mi): dining, SEA LIFE Aquarium, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Hallmark Visitors Center. National WWI Museum (2 Memorial Drive, across from station): summer hours 10:00–17:00 CDT, adults $19.50. per up.com
Drones prohibited at all UP display-day events. No cab or railcar access. Free admission, no tickets required. Stay at least 25 feet from all tracks. Working rail environment with uneven surfaces. 14:00–18:00 CDT window is private/no public access. Schedule may change — monitor up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule. Bag and pet policy not published. per up.com
No. The 14:00–18:00 window is a private UP employee event with no public access. Public windows are 09:00–13:00 and 18:00–20:00 CDT only. (Union Pacific)
The Apr-28 UP press release listed KC among Missouri whistle-stops. The UP schedule page later posted a full display event with two public viewing windows, effectively upgrading KC's status. (Union Pacific)
No. Admission is free; no tickets required. Parking at surrounding facilities may involve a charge. (Union Pacific)
Union Pacific's official FAQ states guests should plan for wait times due to limited capacity and anticipated crowd size, with extended standing required. (Union Pacific)
Stay nearby — downtown sells out for display days
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