Big Boy 4014 Ramps Up To 30 MPH in Kansas

Big Boy is seen sanding the flues while coming up to speed!

Big Boy 4014 heads home after a successful East Coast America 250 tour.

Of the 25 Big Boys that were built, all but 8 were scrapped

Quick Facts about UP Big Boy 4014

Rail Line: Union Pacific

Power type: 4-8-8-4 Steam Locomotive Class 4000

Builder: American Locomotive Company 1941

Coal Consumption: 22,000 lbs per hour (converted to oil)

Locomotive and tender weight: 1,250,000 lbs

Max Speed: 80 MPH !

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