Vintage Big Boy Locomotives Working Hard
Imagine seeing the Big Boys in their heyday!
Big Boys were primarily used in Union Pacific’s Wyoming division, and could be seen running between Utah and Wyoming!
While no one knows for certain, it is said that an ALCO employee had chalked the name onto the first 4000 class engine constructed.
Of the 25 Big Boys that were built, all but 8 were scrapped, unfortunately.
Quick Facts about UP Big Boy Locomotives
- 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 oil)
- Locomotive and tender weight: 1,250,000 lbs
- Max Speed: 80 MPH !
Let us know if you have seen Big Boy 4014 in action. We would love to hear about your experience!
