Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 — Fully Rigged for Blender

Bring the legendary Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 into your Blender projects. Built using reference blueprints, and my own photographs of the real locomotive, this model combines detailed geometry with a fully functional mechanical rig.

The drive wheels, wheel trucks, and pistons are synchronized to a single bone, allowing you to animate the locomotive easily.

Key Features

• Fully rigged locomotive and tender
• Synchronized wheels, rods, and pistons
• Articulated engine rig designed for curved routes
• Automatic mechanical synchronization
• PBR materials
• Real-world 1:1 scale
• Sample animation and Quick Start Guide included

What's Included?

• Manual Blender Version: Standalone rig that works without additional add-ons.
• Automated Blender Version: Compatible with the Track Library & Build Route system.
• OBJ Version: Basic geometry without the rig.
• Sample animation and Quick Start Guide.

Animating is simple: Rotate the Drive Wheel Bone control, and the connected mechanical components move together automatically.

Optional Track Library & Build Route Add-on

The optional add-on makes building railroad scenes much easier with:

• One touch button to snap the train to complex routes
• import and drag-and-drop track placement
• Modular track pieces
• Automatic locomotive alignment (including tender)
• Automatic wheel and piston synchronization

Get the add-on here:

https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/vehicle/train/modular-railroad-track-for-blender-with-build-route-add-on

*Ideal For*

• Railroad animations and scenes
• Historical recreations
• Steam locomotive visualization
• Cinematic renders
• Blender projects

Also Available: Check out the Union Pacific Big Boy Halloween Edition for a decorated locomotive with a haunted railroad theme.

https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/vehicle/train/halloween-edition-union-pacific-big-boy

If you have questions about the model or its rig, feel free to contact me.

Note: Environments and tracks shown in previews are not included. The Track Library is sold separately with the Build Route Add-on. Purchasing the Track Library is not required for this model to function, however, it does greatly simplify the animation process and reduces the time it takes to set up realistic renders and animations.