Big Boy, UP 4014 from above (2019) Drone 📹 credit: @uprr The Big Boy locomotives were designed to conquer the steep grades and harsh conditions of the Wasatch Range, connecting Ogden, Utah, to Green River, Wyoming. With a distinctive 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement, these powerful engines provided a balance of strength and agility, enabling them to navigate the rugged mountain terrain. By the late 1940s, their reach extended further, with regular service between Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming, where t

Union Pacific shwos off it's five year restoration of Big Boy 4014. From the Pentrex show, "Big Boy, Greetings from Kansas City". https://rfd.video/BigBoyKC | Steam Giants