We were among a few national journalists who had the opportunity to ride the Union Pacific Railroad’s Big Boy 4014 as it made it way across a 23-state railway network to bring the railroad’s rich heritage to vintage train fans, young and old. This gallery will take you on an intimate tour of the Big Boy #4014 as it departs the San Antonio Sunset Station on its historic ride to Houston, Texas.

Enjoy our USATODAY 10BEST ARTICLE for intimate photos of this journey. A complete gallery of our Big Boy photos can be found at the BIG BOY 4014 PHOTO GALLERY.