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Big Boy

            Big Boy No. 4014 was delivered to Union Pacific in December 1941.  It is one of twenty-five built by American Locomotive Company between 1941 and 1944.  

It's 132 feet long and weighs 1.2 million pounds.  It carries 25,000 gallons of water and 56,000 pounds of coal.  (4014 was converted to oil during a five year restoration)  The  4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement refers to the four pilot wheels on the leading truck which guides the engine, eight drivers, another set of eight drivers, and an additional four wheels under the cab.   Due to their great length, the frame is articulated in the middle.

Big Boy 4014 was removed from service in 1961 after having traveled well over 1,000,000 miles in service.
Of the eight that remain in existence, 4014 is the only one that remains operational, making it the world's largest operating steam locomotive.  The other seven are on public display around the country.

Currently traveling the Heartland of America Tour through 10 states, Big Boy 4014 spends its days touring the country promoting rail history.

Taken on: October 10, 2024

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Camera: Nikon D5600, f/9.0, 1/320 sec, 22mm (=33mm), ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D5600
Aperture:	f/9.0
Exposure Time:	0.003 sec (1/320)
Focal Length:	22mm (35mm equivalent: 33mm)
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Not Defined
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	PaintShop Pro 21.00
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