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Originally Posted by BPTactical
Ummm ... 500 tons x 2000 pounds/ton = 1,000,000 ... which is what Burt was saying.Quote:
Originally Posted by StagLefty
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Originally Posted by BPTactical
Ummm ... 500 tons x 2000 pounds/ton = 1,000,000 ... which is what Burt was saying.Quote:
Originally Posted by StagLefty
That's really cool. Thanks for posting the video.
I think he knows that, he had just finished his catnip so.......Quote:
Originally Posted by Aloha_Shooter
The RailGiants Train Museum says you're 20% lowQuote:
Originally Posted by Aloha_Shooter
Union Pacific No. 4014 is a Big Boy class steam locomotive having a 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement.
They are the heaviest single expansion steam locomotive ever built, weighing about 1,200,000 pounds. Big Boy locomotives are hinged (or articulated) because of its great length.
I love steam locomotives, steam power anything really. I am old enough to have seen steam locomotives still in service as the transition was being made to diesel power. When I was a small child I saw a steam shovel and a steam powered bulldozer demolish a large two story farmhouse in Culver City. They were monsters and made an incredible noise. They had two tenders there with water and coal to keep them running while they worked.
These big engines sound alive. I hope that UP will keep these monsters alive forever!
How come no one cares about the second engine?
Or the 3rd?Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
From what I gathered the other one has been up and touring for a few years. The 4014 is a bigboy and the largest engine in the world and last ran in 1959. The videos dont do it justice it was definently awesome to see in person.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Seen two Big Boys. Guess I have to work for the other six. Followed the early resto of 4014 but lost the follow up. Looks like a project to catch up.
http://trn.trains.com/railroads/rail...us-locomotives