UP 4014 Up Close

Big Boy 4014 attracts legions of railfans!

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

Quick Facts about UP Big Boy 4014

• Rail Line: Union Pacific
• Driver diameters:-68 inches
• Power type: 4-8-8-4 Steam Locomotive Class 4000
• Builder: American Locomotive Company 1941
• Coal Consumption: 22,000 lbs per hour (converted to #5 oil)
• Locomotive and tender weight: 1,250,000 lbs
• Max Speed: 80 MPH !

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