The Big Boy Locomotive In Stunning In Detail !

This clip is one of the best 30 minutes of your time you could ever spend!

Over 25 Union Pacific “Big Boys” were built by the American Locomotive Works between 1941 and 1944. All were articulated locomotives with a separate truck on the front end that pivoted the curves allowing the super long boiler to actually go straight while the locomotive frame was following the curve on the tracks.

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

The Big Boy could pull a 5 1/2 mile long train on level ground!

Quick Facts

• Rail Line: Union Pacific
• Train Name: Big Boy
• Power type: 4-8-8-4 Steam Locomotive Class 4000
• Builder: American Locomotive Company
• Coal Consumption: 22,000 lbs per hour
• Locomotive and tender weight: 1,250,000 lbs
• Max Speed: 80 mph

Please let us know if you have ever had a chance to see Big Boy #4014 on display. We would love to hear about your experience!