The Big Boys may not have been the strongest steam locomotives in the world, but they could pull a 5 1/2 mile long train on straight and level track up to 20 mph
The Big Boy has never pulled a train even half that long. In fact no single locomotive could pull a train anywhere near that long. Aside from the fact train length and weight vary greatly based on car type and whether they are loaded or empty, the simple fact is the limiting factor is the strength of the draft gear and the volume of air the locomotive can produce.
They don't allow people in the cab because people suck and will wreck it. Also the Yellowstone was the largest US Steam Locomotive, Big Boy was No.2. Not to take anything away from the big boy it is a magnificent machine.
The Yellowstone was a 2-8-8-4 that had a locomotive length of just over 83'. The Big Boy was a 4-8-8-4 with a length of just over 85'. So no, the Yellowstone was definitely not larger by length or axles.
@@FFred-us9tw I have to disagree. The big boy may be longer by 2' but the Yellowstone weighed more. Yellowstone Weight: 624 short tons Manufacturer: Baldwin Locomotive Works Big Boy Weight: 604 short tons Manufacturer: ALCO
@@johnmajane3731 The info you got was from a site that has very poor info. It's not accurate at all (I know the site you read this because you quoted it directly). Here are the facts, direct from the manufacturer and RR specs using the largest versions of each series: Big Boy stats: Loco length: 85'4. With tender: 132'10. Axles: 12. Weight: 772,000 Lbs. With tender: 1,208,750 Lbs. Yellowstone stats: Loco length: 83'3. With tender: 132'9. Axles: 11. Weight: 627,00 Lbs. With tender: 1,010,700 Lbs. This is why the Big Boy is and has never been questioned as to why it holds the title of Worlds Largest.
@@FFred-us9tw more then one sight has the stats. Both are large locomotives and very close in weight and horsepower. The Big Boy has more horsepower and is 2' longer. They Yellowstone weighed more. Both were very successful for their time.
Welcome to Nebraska.
At least 9 months ago.
I’ve seen one of those long Union Pacific engines
Cool I'm heading to florida for a few days
I got to see Big Boy 4018
Somewhere else
I saw 4023 in 2018!
If this train is younger than 4014 why did they choose 4014 to restore over 4023
The Big Boys may not have been the strongest steam locomotives in the world, but they could pull a 5 1/2 mile long train on straight and level track up to 20 mph
The Big Boy has never pulled a train even half that long. In fact no single locomotive could pull a train anywhere near that long. Aside from the fact train length and weight vary greatly based on car type and whether they are loaded or empty, the simple fact is the limiting factor is the strength of the draft gear and the volume of air the locomotive can produce.
They don't allow people in the cab because people suck and will wreck it. Also the Yellowstone was the largest US Steam Locomotive, Big Boy was No.2. Not to take anything away from the big boy it is a magnificent machine.
The Yellowstone was a 2-8-8-4 that had a locomotive length of just over 83'. The Big Boy was a 4-8-8-4 with a length of just over 85'. So no, the Yellowstone was definitely not larger by length or axles.
@@FFred-us9tw I have to disagree. The big boy may be longer by 2' but the Yellowstone weighed more.
Yellowstone
Weight: 624 short tons
Manufacturer: Baldwin Locomotive Works
Big Boy
Weight: 604 short tons
Manufacturer: ALCO
@@johnmajane3731 The info you got was from a site that has very poor info. It's not accurate at all (I know the site you read this because you quoted it directly). Here are the facts, direct from the manufacturer and RR specs using the largest versions of each series:
Big Boy stats: Loco length: 85'4. With tender: 132'10. Axles: 12. Weight: 772,000 Lbs. With tender: 1,208,750 Lbs.
Yellowstone stats: Loco length: 83'3. With tender: 132'9. Axles: 11. Weight: 627,00 Lbs. With tender: 1,010,700 Lbs.
This is why the Big Boy is and has never been questioned as to why it holds the title of Worlds Largest.
@@FFred-us9tw more then one sight has the stats. Both are large locomotives and very close in weight and horsepower. The Big Boy has more horsepower and is 2' longer. They Yellowstone weighed more. Both were very successful for their time.
Dude its ryan
Where are these at?
Omaha Nebraska.
Why can’t it run
I am the first
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