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Big Boy 4014 Steam Loco. Union Pacific Class 4000 Thank You Card
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18 pt thickness / 120 lb weight
Soft white, soft eggshell texture
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Big Boy 4014 Steam Loco. Union Pacific Class 4000 Thank You Card
This striking graphic celebrates the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014, a legendary icon of American railroading history. Part of the 4000-class locomotives, these "Big Boys" were designed in the early 1940s to haul heavy freight over the Wasatch Mountains. As some of the largest and most powerful steam locomotives ever built, they featured a unique 4-8-8-4 articulated wheel arrangement, allowing the massive frame to navigate curves despite its incredible length. The subject of this artwork, No. 4014, is particularly significant as it was restored to operation in 2019, making it the only functioning Big Boy in the world today.
The image is a high-contrast, monochrome illustration set against a white background, evoking the feel of a vintage technical sketch or a modern screen-printed apparel design. The centerpiece is a dramatic, low-angle perspective of the locomotive, rendered in a detailed "pen and ink" style. This technique highlights the intricate mechanical complexity of the engine, from the massive driving wheels and connecting rods to the heavy rivets on the boiler and the distinct "4014" numbering on the front number plate. The textured, slightly distressed white lines give the metal a weathered, industrial character that feels both powerful and historic.
Complementing the central illustration is the bold, architectural typography of the "BIG BOY" title, filled with a vibrant athletic gold. Above the text sits a smaller, horizontal profile view of the entire locomotive and tender, providing a sense of scale for the massive machine. At the very bottom, a clean footer provides historical context, noting the class and the original operational era of 1941–1959. The overall composition balances heavy industrial machinery with a clean, graphic layout, effectively capturing the "King of Steam" in its full mechanical glory.
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By Tiffany D.July 3, 2025 • Verified Purchase
Folded Thank You Card, Size: Small, 4" x 5.6", Paper: Signature Matte, Envelopes: White
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Really happy with how this printed. There are so many hand drawn details in this design and the printing showed them all!! .
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By Tiffany D.July 3, 2025 • Verified Purchase
Folded Thank You Card, Size: Small, 4" x 5.6", Paper: Signature Matte, Envelopes: White
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Really happy with the quality and inside details of the card are super cute. .
5 out of 5 stars rating
By Lynda W.April 29, 2022 • Verified Purchase
Folded Thank You Card, Size: Small, 4" x 5.6", Paper: Signature Matte, Envelopes: White
Creator Review
Beautifully done from the print to the feel and the fact that I could digitally add down photo to make it my own room it over the top. Beautiful design smooth to the touch feel.
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Product ID: 256029558268754107
Created on: 2/14/2026, 1:35 AM
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