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1 posted on 07/24/2025 9:44:27 AM PDT by Morgana
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To: Morgana

I will not ever honor anything named for a Bush!! Horrible people they are.


2 posted on 07/24/2025 9:50:01 AM PDT by Racketeer
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To: Morgana

What a sight to behold.thats a BIGBOY.


3 posted on 07/24/2025 9:51:35 AM PDT by HANG THE EXPENSE (Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
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To: Morgana

4 posted on 07/24/2025 9:51:51 AM PDT by Jeff Chandler (The issue is never the issue. The issue is always the revolution.)
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6 posted on 07/24/2025 9:54:14 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Morgana

Good post. I needed this 👍


9 posted on 07/24/2025 9:57:28 AM PDT by broken_clock (Go Trump! Prayers answered!)
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To: Morgana

MST3K - Days of our Years.

I will worship at the railroad of my choice.

https://youtu.be/UvhskXf_5XU?si=df_2Sy3P3JvNQFUK


11 posted on 07/24/2025 10:18:46 AM PDT by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure..)
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To: Morgana
The George H. W. Bush locomotive was a nicely done project that honored a guy who did not deserve it, IMHO. He served in WWII, survived being shot down and got back in the saddle. That is admirable. My hometown was full of men that did as much or more, and the most they got was a small rectangular plaque on their gravesite.

The Lincoln locomotive is also nicely done, and I consider the dark trucks and underframe to be more tasteful.

12 posted on 07/24/2025 10:20:07 AM PDT by niteowl77
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To: Morgana

No, we get it. A big boy was pulling a train.


16 posted on 07/24/2025 10:42:03 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: Morgana

Got to see it hot last time it was in CO. Well over 1,000,000 lbs. Drive wheels 68” diameter.


17 posted on 07/24/2025 10:58:00 AM PDT by sonova (No money? You're free to go.)
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To: Morgana

I have a copy of Big Boy in N scale on my dining room table.
It’s about 1 1/2 inches tall. The Daylight, SP 4449 is another favorite.


18 posted on 07/24/2025 11:28:11 AM PDT by sasquatch (Do NOT forget Ashli Babbit! c/o piytar)
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To: Morgana

Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 articulated, massive, steam giant, from a much better by gone era

I think it’s stationed out in Cheyenne; there’s a round house there with a bunch of classic Union Pacific locomotives under restoration and care.

https://www.up.com/about-us/history/steam/big-boy-4014


21 posted on 07/24/2025 11:55:44 AM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.,)
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The Big Boy sports four cylinders that are 24” in diameter. That is 452.5 square inches. It operates at 250 PSI, giving a thrust of 113,097 pounds per cylinder. That works out to 452,389 pounds, or 226 tons of traction at stall. It will get the job done.


25 posted on 07/24/2025 3:01:52 PM PDT by GingisK
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To: HANG THE EXPENSE; Morgana; Red Badger; broken_clock; Worldtraveler once upon a time; stevio; ...

Darlings, if you’re interested in the Big Boy 4014 and other steam locos here is the website from Union Pacific to track:

https://www.up.com/about-us/history/steam

I have a great railroad friend that helped restore and get 4014 back on the tracks and still works in Cheyenne where Big Boy goes to sleep at night. Along with the fabulous, and slimmer, 844.

These machines are magnificent examples of building, casting, and machining. Right down to the last bolt and rivet. Thanks to Union Pacific (headquarters in Omaha) for spending a bit to keep these beasts on the rails! If any among you has any interest or influence, Please drop a post card or letter to UP to encourage them to continue support. Contact me privately and I can provide the address.

UP is very sensitive to customer relations when they hear from people. Their steam program only costs about $2-3 million a year. Just guessing. If they upped it to $4-5M/yr we could really see some great things. Ask for the return of passenger cars.

The Steam Program did announce that they would be on the rails more in 2026 to celebrate the Nation’s 250th anniversary. No more info. With enough support from the public, UP might just show up in your town. Maybe I’ll see you there. I’ll be volunteering.

Meanwhile, if you have an hour to spare, here is the Jay Leno Garage show about the Big Boy. Ed is still driving the train and Austin and others are there too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YMAqqCYe00


29 posted on 07/25/2025 12:47:05 AM PDT by KitJ (Shall not be infringed...)
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