{"id":98167,"date":"2026-07-28T09:19:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T14:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=98167"},"modified":"2026-07-28T09:19:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T14:19:54","slug":"big-boy-no-4014-returns-to-hays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=98167","title":{"rendered":"Big Boy No. 4014 returns to Hays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Video by RORY MOORE Photos by PARKER NISBETH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Community members gathered this weekend to see the Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive pass through Hays during the Union Pacific&#8217;s &#8220;America\u2019s 250th Celebration.&#8221; The famed No. 4014 is the world\u2019s largest operating steam locomotive, and the only operational Big Boy of the eight surviving engines.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 visits Hays\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ab22UQKkKDM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>To view full-size images and captions, click on each photo. <\/strong><\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:66.78742%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"98160\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=98160\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-1-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784918686&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Big Boy Train 7.26.26-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A low-angle view captures Big Boy No. 4014 as it passes through Hays during its cross-country tour on Saturday. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" 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1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-2-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1707\" data-id=\"98159\" data-link=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=98159\" data-url=\"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-2-1024x683.jpg\" data-width=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-2-1024x683.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 2 of 16 in full-screen\"\/><\/figure><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"98158\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=98158\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-3-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784918631&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Big Boy Train 7.26.26-5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The eagle ornament atop Big Boy No. 4014 commemorates America&#8217;s 250th anniversary during the locomotive&#8217;s visit to Hays. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-5.jpg?fit=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-5.jpg?fit=790%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" 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data-url=\"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-5-1024x683.jpg\" data-width=\"2426\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-5-1024x683.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 5 of 16 in full-screen\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:33.32890%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"98155\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=98155\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-6-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784918624&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Big Boy Train 7.26.26-6\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Union Pacific tender follows Big Boy No. 4014 through Hays over the weekend. . &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-6-scaled.jpg?fit=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-6-scaled.jpg?fit=790%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"98155\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=98155\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-6-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784918624&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Big Boy Train 7.26.26-6\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Union Pacific tender follows Big Boy No. 4014 through Hays over the weekend. . &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-6-scaled.jpg?fit=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-6-scaled.jpg?fit=790%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-6-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-6-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-6-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-6-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-6-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800 1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-6-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1707\" data-id=\"98155\" data-link=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=98155\" data-url=\"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-6-1024x683.jpg\" data-width=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-6-1024x683.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 6 of 16 in full-screen\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:42.62956%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"98154\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=98154\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-7-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784918618&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Big Boy Train 7.26.26-7\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The massive driving wheels and connecting rods of Big Boy No. 4014 showcase the engineering behind the historic steam locomotive. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" 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data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784918618&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Big Boy Train 7.26.26-7\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The massive driving wheels and connecting rods of Big Boy No. 4014 showcase the engineering behind the historic steam locomotive. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-7-scaled.jpg?fit=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-7-scaled.jpg?fit=790%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-7-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-7-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-7-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-7-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-7-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800 1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-7-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1707\" data-id=\"98154\" data-link=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=98154\" data-url=\"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-7-1024x683.jpg\" data-width=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-7-1024x683.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 7 of 16 in full-screen\"\/><\/figure><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"98153\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=98153\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-8-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784918593&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Big Boy Train 7.26.26-8\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The front of Big Boy No. 4014 is framed by American and Kansas flags as the locomotive travels through Hays. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-8-scaled.jpg?fit=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-8-scaled.jpg?fit=790%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"98153\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=98153\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-8-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784918593&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Big Boy Train 7.26.26-8\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The front of Big Boy No. 4014 is framed by American and Kansas flags as the locomotive travels through Hays. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-8-scaled.jpg?fit=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-8-scaled.jpg?fit=790%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-8-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-8-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-8-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-8-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-8-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800 1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-8-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1707\" data-id=\"98153\" data-link=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=98153\" data-url=\"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-8-1024x683.jpg\" data-width=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-8-1024x683.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 8 of 16 in full-screen\"\/><\/figure><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"98152\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=98152\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-9-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784918590&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Big Boy Train 7.26.26-9\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Big Boy No. 4014 passes through Hays during its 2026 &#8220;America&#8217;s 250th Celebration&#8221; tour.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-9-scaled.jpg?fit=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-9-scaled.jpg?fit=790%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"98152\" 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data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-9-scaled.jpg?fit=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-9-scaled.jpg?fit=790%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-9-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-9-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-9-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-9-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-9-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800 1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-9-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1707\" data-id=\"98152\" data-link=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=98152\" data-url=\"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-9-1024x683.jpg\" data-width=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Boy-Train-7.26.26-9-1024x683.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 9 of 16 in full-screen\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:57.37044%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"98151\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=98151\" 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