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 Date | January 1, 1959 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | Big Boy: Last of the Giants | |
Runtime | 23min | |
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Revenue | — | |
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Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | United States of America | |
Production Companies | Union Pacific Railroad |