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Public Display
St. Louis Union Station
📍 1820 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Last updated: 5/25/2026, 1:29:01 AM · Official source / subject to change
Major display day at historic Union Station (CDT).
Big Boy No. 4014 on public display at St. Louis Union Station, 1820 Market St., St. Louis, MO 63103. Hours 09:00–15:00 CDT. Free admission, no tickets required. Access via Market St. entrance. I-64/40 westbound: right on Market, one block; eastbound: right on 20th St., left on Market. No cab or railcar access. No designated seating. Working rail environment; uneven surfaces possible. Stay at least 25 feet from all tracks. per up.com
St. Louis Union Station hosts ongoing ticketed family attractions bookable same day: St. Louis Aquarium, St. Louis Wheel (200-ft observation wheel), Mirror Maze, Ropes Course, mini golf, carousel, and nightly Fire and Light Show on waterfront — all at 1820 Market St. National Museum of Transportation (~20–25 min west, 2933 Barrett Station Rd) has static UP Big Boy #4006. Gateway Arch National Park (~1.5 mi east) offers free Museum under the Arch and Old Courthouse; tram tickets sell out, book in advance. per stlouisunionstation.com
No specific road closures or police crowd-control measures published for the July 19 Big Boy display at Union Station as of 2026-06-11. Big Boy departs Union Station the following morning (2026-07-20) at 09:30 CDT; no public access during overnight stop. Standard UP display-day no-access applies outside 09:00–15:00 CDT. Check MetroLink alerts at metrostlouis.org closer to date. per up.com
No dedicated free event lot published for the Big Boy display at Union Station. Use downtown St. Louis parking garages near Market St. MetroLink (light rail) strongly recommended: Union Station station served by Red Line and Blue Line, steps from 1820 Market St., trains ~every 10 min on weekdays. Note: Jul 19 is Sunday — no weekday MetroLink single-track restriction applies. Gateway Arch preferred parking: Stadium East Garage, 200 S. Broadway (~0.7 mi east, fee applies, advance purchase recommended). per up.com
Large crowds anticipated per UP FAQ — plan for wait times and extended standing. Arriving at 09:00 opening advisable. No specific attendance estimate published for St. Louis. No separately announced city or CVB event specifically tied to the Big Boy visit confirmed as of 2026-06-11; display itself expected to generate major visitor activity in the Union Station district. per up.com
Portable restrooms (port-a-potties) provided at UP display sites. No designated seating; bring water. St. Louis Union Station complex (1820 Market St.) has multiple dining options, the Grand Hall Light Show (free, hourly 3D projection), and ticketed attractions (St. Louis Aquarium, St. Louis Wheel, Mirror Maze, mini golf, carousel). Visitors can combine Big Boy viewing with on-site Union Station amenities on the same day. 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. Bag policy not published. Pet policy not published. Schedule may change — monitor up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule and UPSteam.com for live updates. per up.com
Yes. The Union Station MetroLink station is served by both the Red and Blue lines. Nearest stop is directly at Union Station. Check metrostlouis.org for current schedules and any service alerts for July 19. — per Metro Transit St. Louis
Yes. Both attractions are bookable inside the Union Station complex at the same address (1820 Market St.) and operate independently of the Big Boy display. — per St. Louis Union Station
Possible. UP states schedules may change at any time. Visitors should monitor up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule and UPSteam.com for live updates. (Union Pacific)
Yes. The UP schedule and Belleville News-Democrat both confirm free admission and no tickets required at St. Louis Union Station on July 19. (Union Pacific)
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