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Big Boy: Last of the Giants

Big Boy: Last of the Giants

Union Pacific paid tribute to its Big Boys in a publicity film that has become a sought-out collector"s item for rail enthusiasts worldwide. You"ll see the evolution of UP steam power from 4-6-0s to the development of the articulated locomotive. Then you"ll meet the Big Boys and watch as they are serviced, rebuilt, and run. Trackside and cab shots feature these mighty 4-8-8-4s pulling long freights over Wyoming"s Sherman Hill during their last years in service. This classic film is one you"ll enjoy watching again and again.

Release DateJanuary 1, 1959
StatusReleased
Original TitleBig Boy: Last of the Giants
Runtime 23min
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Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesUnion Pacific Railroad