I hate to disillusion you but Big Boy was NOT the most powerful steam locomotive ever built. In fact, it wasn’t even in the top five. In fact, two Yellowstones were on the list, an unlikely You don’t need to take my word for it either. The exhaustive study, “Articulated Steam Locomotives of North America” by Robert A. LeMassena (Sundance Publications, September, 1979) has all the facts about every class of every articulated steam locomotive operated by American railroads. The tractive effort of Big Boy (1941, ALCO) was 135,000 lbs. The Great Northern R-2 class (Great Northern, 1930) listed at 151,000 lbs. The C&O Allegheny was only rated at 110,000 lbs which shows that like Big Boy it’s not size but how much of that size you can bring down to the rail. Even the unassuming Western Pacific’s class 257 nosed out Big Boy by 20,000 lbs. Northern Pacific’s little-known Z-5 Yellowstone (Alco, 1929) was rated at 140,000 lbs as were the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Yellowstones (Baldwin, 1941). All of the eastern coal roads carded classes of articulated locomotives more powerful than Big Boy. Finally, and I’m only mentioning these few one-off examples of single locomotives to quiet the whiners, the Pennsylvania’s “Big Engine” deserves mention and I believe N&W produced one articulated that rated over 160,000 lbs. for short periods of time. So you can see that Big Boy’s size was not something to really brag about when it couldn’t be converted to power. In terms of power-to-weight ratio it didn’t measure up. Again, don’t take my word for it. LaMessena’s terrific book on articulated steam locomotives is a must-have when making claims about most-powerful locomotives.
@@n.v.1258 I wrote in the footnotes so people will know where to look for the information. I want people to do their own research instead of believing everything they are fed. If we had more people doing research then we wouldn’t be in the political cesspool we’re in.
@@douglasskaalrud6865according to my research, the most powerful steam locomotive ever produced was the Virginia XA 2-8-8-8-4 with a tractive effort of over 190,000 lbs.
Why is the 4014 on this list? You really need to do more homework. Mayby on a good day it would be 7th or 8th on the list of most powerfull steam engines. Never have or never will be on a top 5 list.
Nicely done presentation; despite the know-it-all commentators that spoil it all by saying stuff about Big Boy and others. I personally am not disappointed. I could care even less about the Foamer Karen Correction Police. If they are so right, then they may certainly make their own RUclips channel, and toot their own whistle. It reminds me of the Mr./Miss know-it-all from grade school. Just relax and enjoy.
The Chinese carrier will never be worth the money wasted on it. After, it's full of Chinese (lack of) quality. Tofu dreg meets wannabe aircraft carrier.
I'm surprised that you omitted the SS Great Eastern of 1858. 32,000 tons , and the biggest ship in the world for decades. It laid the first transatlantic cable, among other things. Or the SS Great Britain (another Isambard Kingdom Brunel design) of 1843, which also was the world's largest ship (and the first steam Atlantic passenger liner). Sure, neither of these had the power of a Chinese aircraft carrier, but _for their time_ they were the most powerful ships around.
Shandong. You have to be kidding me. No way I'd take that ship over Kitty Hawk or Connie when it comes to most powerful steam vehicles as per the title. That is not taking into account the Nimitz Class which are also steam powered albeit nuclear powered instead of coal or oil but we are only talking steam once again. You certainly lost me there.
What a fantastic, well made documentary. Great narration. 😊
I hate to disillusion you but Big Boy was NOT the most powerful steam locomotive ever built. In fact, it wasn’t even in the top five. In fact, two Yellowstones were on the list, an unlikely You don’t need to take my word for it either. The exhaustive study, “Articulated Steam Locomotives of North America” by Robert A. LeMassena (Sundance Publications, September, 1979) has all the facts about every class of every articulated steam locomotive operated by American railroads. The tractive effort of Big Boy (1941, ALCO) was 135,000 lbs. The Great Northern R-2 class (Great Northern, 1930) listed at 151,000 lbs. The C&O Allegheny was only rated at 110,000 lbs which shows that like Big Boy it’s not size but how much of that size you can bring down to the rail. Even the unassuming Western Pacific’s class 257 nosed out Big Boy by 20,000 lbs. Northern Pacific’s little-known Z-5 Yellowstone (Alco, 1929) was rated at 140,000 lbs as were the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Yellowstones (Baldwin, 1941). All of the eastern coal roads carded classes of articulated locomotives more powerful than Big Boy. Finally, and I’m only mentioning these few one-off examples of single locomotives to quiet the whiners, the Pennsylvania’s “Big Engine” deserves mention and I believe N&W produced one articulated that rated over 160,000 lbs. for short periods of time. So you can see that Big Boy’s size was not something to really brag about when it couldn’t be converted to power. In terms of power-to-weight ratio it didn’t measure up. Again, don’t take my word for it. LaMessena’s terrific book on articulated steam locomotives is a must-have when making claims about most-powerful locomotives.
What about Erie's Triplex locomotives
@@n.v.1258 I wrote in the footnotes so people will know where to look for the information. I want people to do their own research instead of believing everything they are fed. If we had more people doing research then we wouldn’t be in the political cesspool we’re in.
Give that Man a Cigar!
He knows his Trains.
@@douglasskaalrud6865according to my research, the most powerful steam locomotive ever produced was the Virginia XA 2-8-8-8-4 with a tractive effort of over 190,000 lbs.
Why is the 4014 on this list? You really need to do more homework. Mayby on a good day it would be 7th or 8th on the list of most powerfull steam engines. Never have or never will be on a top 5 list.
Let us not forget the Penney’s Q-2 which had enormous power.
I would have loved to see some of these means of transport in it's times. Great presentation. History is nice.
I'm SHOCKED that no one has mentioned the Olympic’s MUCH MORE FAMOUS sister ship (Titanic)!
That was Some Kind of Report! A+. Thanks 🎩
Nice job! I really appreciate the details..
I checked the most replayed part and seems like you guys love steam locomotives lol
Amazing ❤
Nicely done presentation; despite the know-it-all commentators that spoil it all by saying stuff about Big Boy and others. I personally am not disappointed. I could care even less about the Foamer Karen Correction Police. If they are so right, then they may certainly make their own RUclips channel, and toot their own whistle. It reminds me of the Mr./Miss know-it-all from grade school. Just relax and enjoy.
None of these will go 88 mph while pushing a DeLorean . What use are they ? 🤣. Excellent Video .
When the Earth is hit by the mother of all solar storms and wipes out electronics, we'll need steam engines for transportation
An unexpected top, but a welcomed one.
The Chinese carrier will never be worth the money wasted on it. After, it's full of Chinese (lack of) quality. Tofu dreg meets wannabe aircraft carrier.
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Kitty Hawk class CVs 280, 000 HP
BTW Nuclear power is steam power
I want one of these to mount on my riding mower.
I'm surprised that you omitted the SS Great Eastern of 1858.
32,000 tons , and the biggest ship in the world for decades.
It laid the first transatlantic cable, among other things.
Or the SS Great Britain (another Isambard Kingdom Brunel design) of 1843, which also was the world's largest ship (and the first steam Atlantic passenger liner).
Sure, neither of these had the power of a Chinese aircraft carrier, but _for their time_ they were the most powerful ships around.
Chang the name of a vessel...will not set foot on its deck.
there has been a couple more powerful
Shandong. You have to be kidding me. No way I'd take that ship over Kitty Hawk or Connie when it comes to most powerful steam vehicles as per the title. That is not taking into account the Nimitz Class which are also steam powered albeit nuclear powered instead of coal or oil but we are only talking steam once again. You certainly lost me there.
I love this channel!!!!
How long do you keep your hair? I admire ladies that grow theirs impressive lengths, describe it and how it looks?
Amazing
Hard to believe you can get that much power from coal and water. 😊