By Guy Chapman – Navarro County Gazette.

Just after 12:15 p.m. today, the Union Pacific “Big Boy” No. 4014 majestically rolled into town today, greeted by enthusiastic locals.

With a police escort, “Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through Corsicana at the Twelfth Street Crossing. – Photos by Guy Chapman

Built in the 1940s, the mechanical marvel was a sight to behold as attendees and their children placed a variety of coins on the tracks to keep a pressed souvenir of the historic appearance.

With a loud wailing whistle and huge wheels, “Big Boy” stopped for a photo op. – Photos by Guy Chapman
A steam engine, the air was filled with the hot air emanating from the main engine. – Photos by Guy Chapman

The Union Pacific crew spoke to the attending crowd and even posed for a few selfies with the group.

The train stayed stationary for several minutes to allow visitors photo ops. – Photos by Guy Chapman

After a few moments, the mighty locomotive let out a whistle, and continued one its tour, the next stop heading into Mexia. The crowd cheered as the engineers waved good-bye, and history passed into its next destination.

“Big Boy” continues its tour into Mexia. – Photos by Guy Chapman

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