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As Union Pacific celebrates 150 years of innovation and railroad excellence, Aster believes there is no more fitting locomotive to honor this milestone than the legendary Big Boy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis announcement marks Aster Hobby's commitment to move forward with this exciting project. Development is currently underway, with additional information—including final specifications, pricing, production quantity, available road numbers, and delivery schedule—to be released as the project progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to \u003cstrong\u003eNo. 4014\u003c\/strong\u003e, Aster intends to offer additional Union Pacific Big Boy road numbers based upon customer demand, allowing collectors to choose the locomotive that best reflects their personal interests or historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction is expected to be \u003cstrong\u003elimited\u003c\/strong\u003e, with reservations accepted in the order deposits are received. Collectors are encouraged to reserve early to ensure the best opportunity to obtain this landmark model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe the Aster Big Boy will become one of the most ambitious and significant live steam projects ever undertaken by the company—a fitting tribute to American railroad history, the enduring legacy of Union Pacific, and the worldwide community of live steam enthusiasts who have supported Aster Hobby for the past 55 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe look forward to sharing the development of this extraordinary locomotive with collectors around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAster Hobby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The World's Finest Live Steam Models Since 1971.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Union Pacific Big Boy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 \"Big Boy\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:32 (Gauge One)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 mm (Gauge One)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live Steam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aster Hobby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTo Be Announced\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePriority Reservation\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors wishing to reserve an \u003cstrong\u003eAster Union Pacific Big Boy\u003c\/strong\u003e may secure a \u003cstrong\u003ePriority Reservation\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003efully refundable US$100 deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Priority Reservation will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuarantee the opportunity to purchase the model during the exclusive pre-sale period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure the announced pre-sale pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablish your reservation priority based on the order deposits are received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemain fully refundable at any time before final purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete project details—including final specifications, available road numbers, production quantity, pricing, and delivery schedule—will be announced as development continues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve with confidence knowing your deposit is \u003cstrong\u003efully refundable\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to secure your place with \u003cstrong\u003eno obligation\u003c\/strong\u003e should you later decide not to proceed. 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