TRAVEL DETAILS

What you need to know before you buy:

• This is a one-way rail excursion pulled by UP’s Big Boy, No. 4014, from Greeley to Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
• Passenger seat assignments are assigned by lottery. If you purchase a group of tickets at the same time, all efforts will be made to seat that group together.
• No passengers under the age of 18. If you arrive with a child under the age of 18, your party will not be admitted to the train.
• Strictly no pets or service animals of any type. If you arrive with an animal, your party will not be admitted to the train.
• There will be wrist bands for car ticket/class assignments; There is no seat swapping.
• Tickets are both nonrefundable and nontransferable.
• Train equipment, amenities and itinerary are subject to change.
• Passengers must comply with all Museum and Union Pacific staff directions. Failure to comply will result in being removed from the property with no refund.
• Passengers are permitted to take photography and video; however, live streaming of any kind is strictly prohibited. Passengers are also expressly prohibited from sharing any operational information they may hear or observe.
• Complimentary bus transportation will be provided to the train departure location.  It is your responsibility to board the buses at the communicated time and place.​

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​Ticket Sales:

• Tickets are limited and sold on a first-come, first-served basis online only.
• Patrons of the Union Pacific Museum are given early access to the ticketing site beginning October 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CDT.
• Remaining tickets go on sale to the public on October 19, 2026.
• Passengers must be 18 years or older to ride.
• Payment is made at the time of your reservation via secure PayPal link
• Tickets are both nonrefundable and nontransferable.
• Once your online transaction is complete, you will receive a confirmation email and receipt (not valid for travel).
• Specific boarding information will be emailed by Monday, November 2, 2026 to ticket holders.
• Tickets will be available for pickup ONLY at the evening reception before your trip date.

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Onboard Experience:

​​This equipment, much of which was built pre-1940, has limited accessibility. Passengers with mobility impairments are welcome but must be able to leave their mobility device to board the train, use the facilities or to move through the cars. The train is equipped with restrooms and is air conditioned. Some passengers find it cool, others warm, others just right. We recommend bringing layered clothing to accommodate your individual comfort level. Please also wear close-toed, sturdy shoes. Please arrive at the buses prepared for possible varying weather conditions. There will be car hosts/hostesses to assist.  Please plan for medications or unique dietary needs you might have outside of communicated snack or mealtimes. Passengers are allowed to bring a small personal bag with them onto the train. Water and snacks will be provided on the train.

Situations may also arise where we are delayed. Should the occasional delay occur, thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.  The Museum is not responsible for consequences of delays regardless of cause.

The entire train is non-smoking and non-vaping.
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We want everyone’s trip to be fun and memorable!