The LARGEST Locomotive EVER Built!
Автор: Steam, Steel & Speed
Загружено: 2025-10-25
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The Union Pacific “Big Boy” was more than just a locomotive — it was a moving titan of steel and fire. Built in the 1940s to conquer the steep grades of the Rocky Mountains, this 4-8-8-4 articulated giant stretched over 132 feet, weighed more than 1.2 million pounds, and delivered nearly 7,000 horsepower.
Designed to haul freight trains more than a mile long without the need for helper engines, the Big Boy redefined the limits of steam power. But with its immense size came immense risks — crushing axle loads, dangerous derailments, and the potential for catastrophic damage if something went wrong.
Though retired in the 1950s, the Big Boy remains a legend. Today, Union Pacific No. 4014 is restored and running, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, reminding us what it means to move mountains on rails. 🚂🔥
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