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March 27, 2009
Union Pacific Big Boy final by ~nieaCry is a photoreal view of an amazingly detailed model in a beautiful environment. Well worth a close look!
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Union Pacific Big Boy final

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Spec: Built At: American Locomotive Company
Wheel Arrangement: 4-8-8-4
Drive Whel Diameter: 68”
Cylinder Diameters (Front & Rear): 23 3/4-23 3/4
Tender Type: Centepede (14 wheels)
Pistons Stroke: 32
Pounds of Weight on Drivers: 540,000
Tractive Effort: 135,000 lbs
Speed: 60-80 MPH
Weight: 1,208,000 lbs. (About 640 Tons)
Maximum Miles: 1,000,000

The Big Boy is the largest articulated steam engine ever to grace the prairies, although heavy the Big Boy could go 80 MPH without hauling anything. Some might speculate that the Alleghany is the heaviest, although some facts are not what they seem. Nothing like Big Boy has ever been seen, only 8 remains in existance.
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The specs alone seem like something from fantasy!