Big Boy Runs on May 12th

I had a chance to ride in a fully restored B25 this week for $450.  I didn't get back from Seattle in time though.  As for the Big Boy I had considered going, but it would be a four day deal for me, and the crowds would be horrendous.  I'll sit and wait for it to come to Omaha and can then take a more leisurely approach.  What I really want to photo are the repro engines at Promontory when they do a re-enactment.  I have an 1860s vintage camera & lenses and am learning how to shoot wet plate.  That would be a hoot to do there!  Hope to get East sometime and photo the Lincoln 4-4-0 and the funeral car.

Kent in SD

Your vintage camera is such a brilliant idea! Please share those photos on the forum!

What was the comment about the BB being in Laramie on May 4th?  Is that still a real date and location?

Scroll past the 844 schedule and see the BB schedule here 2019 Union Pacific Steam Schedule
From the above mentioned official schedule:
Saturday's start "The Big Boy will make several brief stops in communities on its way to Ogden.

Saturday, May 4  Cheyenne Depot

Christening 9:30 a.m. MT
Depart Cheyenne  10:00 a.m. MT

  Arrive  11:15 a.m. MT  Harriman, Wy
  Depart  11:30 a.m. MT County Road 102 Crossing
 
Arrive 12:30 p.m. MT  Laramie, WY
Depart 1:15 p.m. MT  Laramie Historic Railroad Depot
          E. Kearney and S. 1st St. "

I plan to be waiting at E. of Harriman to catch a run by.

MS DEATS: IMPRESSIVE website and useful technical information! THANK YOU for sharing!

Great, just what I wanted to know.

I was going to say the BB runs on May the 4th.  My grandparents live in Laramie so my brother and I are going to catch her that day.