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WPRM Ed Dickens Big Boy Dinner 4-8-26
Photos by Big Fish Creations, captions by Kerry Cochran


The Feather River Rail Society hosted a visit by Union Pacific’s famed "Big Boy" No. 4014, the world′s largest operating steam locomotive on April 8, 2026. Following the day′s event, there was a special dinner held at the Nakoma Resort near Portola. This fundraiser for the Western Pacific Railroad Museum featured a talk by Ed Dickens, Senior Manager of Heritage Operations for the Union Pacific and head of the "Big Boy" crew.

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Page last updated:  Thu May 14 06:30:22 AM PDT 2026



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Image number 1 -- Ed Dickens signing UP book for member
Image number 2 -- Event Dinner
Image number 3 -- Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests
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Image number 10 -- Nakoma Resort Restaurant
Image number 11 -- Guests arriving at Nakoma Resort Restaurant
Image number 12 -- Ed Dickens talking with guests
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Image number 15 -- Buffet Dinner setup
Image number 16 -- Eugene Vicknair speaking to guests
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Image number 19 -- Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests
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Image number 42 -- Steve Habeck listening to speaker
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Image number 47 -- FRRS Members and Guest listening to Ed Dickens
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Image number 50 -- Eugene Vicknair closing out dinner
Image number 51 -- Eugene Vicknair and Greg Elems closing out dinner
Image number 52 -- Greg Elems speaking to members and guests
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Image number 54 -- Greg Elems having Ed Dickens sign UP 4014 sign
Image number 55 -- Ed Dickens talking to guest
Image number 56 -- Patty Clawson and Ed Dickens


Page last updated:  Thu May 14 06:30:22 AM PDT 2026