Description
Exclusively from Trains magazine,
this DVD takes you through the history, restoration, and the May 2019 inaugural
runs of Union Pacific Big Boy 4-8-8-4 No. 4014.
Big Boy - Back in Steam DVD covers the 1941-1959 history, 2014-2019
restoration, and May 2019 inaugural runs of Union Pacific Big Boy 4-8-8-4 No.
4014 on its original operating territory between Cheyenne, Wyo., and Ogden,
Utah, across famous Sherman Hill and Wasatch Grade. One of the worlds largest
and most powerful steam locomotives (1.2 million pounds, 7,000 horsepower), No.
4014 will be the first Big Boy to run in 60 years! Trains has covered
all aspects of this steam locomotive legend, and well have four teams on the
ground to cover its inaugural runs.
Youll see and learn about:
Big Boy history
The seven surviving Big Boys
How UP rebuilt No. 4014
Its historic trip to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental
railroad and doubleheader with 4-8-4 No. 844
Its all in Big Boy - Back in Steam, only from Trains!
Approximate running time: 1 hour 50 minutes