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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.

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

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 Ed Dickens signing UP book for member

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 Event Dinner

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Nakoma Resort Restaurant

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 Guests arriving at Nakoma Resort Restaurant

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 Ed Dickens talking with guests

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 Nakoma Resort Restaurant

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 Nakoma Resort Restaurant

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 Buffet Dinner setup

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 Eugene Vicknair speaking to guests

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 Eugene Vicknair

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 Eugene Vicknair speaking to guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Steve Habeck listening to speaker

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 FRRS Members and Guest listening to Ed Dickens

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Ed Dickens speaking to dinner guests

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 Eugene Vicknair closing out dinner

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 Eugene Vicknair and Greg Elems closing out dinner

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 Greg Elems speaking to members and guests

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 Greg Elems speaking to members and guests

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 Greg Elems having Ed Dickens sign UP 4014 sign

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 Ed Dickens talking to guest

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 Patty Clawson and Ed Dickens


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