Shay Park Railroad - Hosted by Utah Live Steamers Railroad Club

06/18/2026

We are running trains at Shay Park in Saratoga Springs this Saturday NIGHT, June 20 from 6 PM to 9 PM. We hope you can make it!

06/15/2026

Wanted to give a shout out to our club members that held a very productive Saturday morning work session yesterday! They started at 8:00am and finished at 3:00pm and completed the following projects...

1 - Brighton siding crossing asphalt completed.
2 - Yellow safety line repainted.
3 - Crossing white lines repainted and new line at North west crossing painted.
4 - New white lines added at Brighton for passenger loading/ticket line.
5 - Timp loop/cross overs/yard leveled and ballast tamped.

Thank you friends for all your hard work and for volunteering a full Saturday improving the park for our patrons! Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed! We can’t wait to share these improvements with you at our next run date on June 20th, from 6-9pm!

06/05/2026

Thanks for the feature on Instagram ! Check her out on Instagram (link below) for some other awesome ideas for fun with your kiddos!

https://www.instagram.com/utahfunfinders

05/14/2026

We are delighted to embark on this, our 10th year at Shay Park!! 🎉 Please note the safety reminders outlined below.

Your loyalty through the years has meant the world to us and we value each and every opportunity we have to bring smiles and laughter to your day! Let's derail boredom together this summer and make it a memorable season!! See you soon! 🚂

05/10/2026

04/30/2026

If you’re looking for a fun activity for your train enthusiast(s) this summer (between our run dates of course 😉), look no further! Promontory Point is truly a memorable place!

Be sure to gas up before you go and pack a sack lunch! It’s in the middle of nowhere!

All Aboard for an Exciting Season at Golden Spike!

May 1st officially kicks off the locomotive run season and the summer schedule (see below).

The replica steam locomotives Jupiter and No. 119 are back in all their Victorian glory!

After a winter of extensive preparations and maintenance, they'll steam into the former Promontory Station and complete the historic setting by parking nose to nose at the Last Spike Site, where the country was united by rail.

Summer Schedule:
Golden Spike National Historical Park Visitor Center is open 7 days a week, 9 AM – 5 PM.

Daily Locomotive Schedule**
10:00 AM – Jupiter arrives
10:30 AM – No. 119 arrives
1:00 PM – Daily Locomotive Demonstration
4:00 PM – No. 119 departs
4:30 PM – Jupiter departs

** See summer boiler wash schedule for modified run days at: https://tinyurl.com/Boiler-Wash-Schedule

All outdoor historic features and associated amenities are open seven day a week, from sunup to sundown. This includes the Big Fill Trail, Historic Last Spike Site, East Auto Tour, and Visitor Center restrooms and picnic areas.

Shameless plug:
Join us at Golden Spike National Historical Park for TWO unforgettable days of history, steam, and celebration!

📅 May 9 – National Train Day
📅 May 10 – Commemoration of the completion of America’s first transcontinental railroad

Details can be found at: https://www.nps.gov/gosp/special-events.htm


NPS Photo

04/18/2026

Don’t forget to visit Big Boy this weekend in Ogden! It’s quite a sight to behold!

03/29/2026

Look at this beauty, and she’s headed our way!! Union Pacific Railroad’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will return to Ogden Union Station for public display on April 18–19, 2026. The 1.2-million-pound locomotive is visiting as part of the "America 250" tour, offering visitors an up-close look, with free admission to local museums.

Details for the Big Boy Visit:

Experience: Aside from seeing Big Boy up close, the event also includes the "Experience the Union Pacific" rail car, a walkthrough exhibit, and souvenir shopping.

Context: The Big Boys were built to haul heavy freight specifically between Ogden, Utah, and Cheyenne, Wyoming, in the 1940s.

Key Utah Dates/Times:

Thursday, April 2:

Morgan Depot, 98 Commercial St.
Arrive: 11:45 a.m. MDT
Depart: 12:15 p.m. MDT

Salt Lake City Central Station, 340 S. 600 W
Arrive: 3:00 p.m. MDT
Depart: 5:00 p.m. MDT

Saturday, April 4:

Salt Lake City Central Station, 340 S. 600 W
NO PUBLIC ACCESS
Depart: 9:00 a.m. MDT

Saturday, April 18:

Ogden Union Station Public Display!
2501 Wall Ave, Ogden, UT
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MDT
Ride UTA!

Sunday, April 19:

Ogden Union Station Public Display!
2501 Wall Ave, Ogden, UT
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. MDT
No UTA Light Rail Service on Sunday

Monday, April 20:

Ogden Union Station
2501 Wall Ave, Ogden, UT.
NO PUBLIC ACCESS
Departs @ 8:00 a.m. MDT

For more tour information: https://www.up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule

03/03/2026

Another little preview of the fun to come this weekend in Ogden Union Station at the Hostlers Model Railroad Club Train Show! Hope to see you there!!

Also, keep an eye on our page over the next week… we will be publishing our runs for this year soon! We’ve got some fun additions this year! We are so excited! 🚂

01/24/2026

Do you want to know what is happening in 2026? Be one of the first to know.
Utah Live Steamers Annual Meeting – Feb 7, 2026

We’re holding our annual Board & Club Meeting on Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 at the American Fork Public Library. Donuts and drinks provided.

Schedule:
• Board Meeting: 10:30–11:30 AM

• Club Meeting: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM (open to all)

These are public meetings—members, families, and anyone interested in joining are invited. No equipment required to become a member. (Some age/ability requirements apply.)

We will review our 2026 schedule, special events, and plans for operations at Shay Park in Saratoga Springs.

All are welcome—come learn, ask questions, and get involved!