4-8-8-4 Wheel Arrangement is a photograph by Gary Keesler which was uploaded on August 20th, 2014.
4-8-8-4 Wheel Arrangement
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4012 is one of the world's largest steam locomotives and is one of eight preserved Union Pacific Big Boy locomotives.... more
by Gary Keesler
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4-8-8-4 Wheel Arrangement
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Gary Keesler
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Photograph - Digital Art Photography
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Union Pacific "Big Boy" No. 4012 is one of the world's largest steam locomotives and is one of eight preserved Union Pacific Big Boy locomotives.
Built by American Locomotive Company in November 1941, Big Boy 4012 was retired in 1962 and can be viewed at Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Union Pacific No. 4012, nicknamed "Big Boy", is a 4-8-8-4 type locomotive built by American Locomotive Company in November 1941.
It is among the world's largest steam locomotives.
One of 25 built, No. 4012 is one of eight of its type to survive the advent of the diesel era.
Referred to as an "articulated" locomotive, because it has more than one set of drivers, Big Boy weighs 1,250,000 pounds (570,000 kg).
This locomotive worked for 20 years hauling freight between Cheyenne, Wyoming and Ogden, Utah, logging over 1,000,000 miles (1,600,000 km) before its retirement in 1962.
4012 was originally on display at Steamtown, USA in Bellows Falls, Vermont until 1984 when Steamtown USA moved to Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Since the Steamtown turntable and roundhouse are too small to accommodate 4012, it has remained out-of-doors since its arrival at Scranton.
Steamtown National Historic Site 150 S Washington Ave, Scranton, PA.
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Comments (32)
Dan Holland
Boys and their trains - the fascination never ends. This is an awesome image Gary. I love the editing, the composition, and the detail. Great POV. Looking forward to seeing your complete gallery. Following.
Gary Keesler replied:
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Constantine Gregory
The detail and finish in this shot is extraordinary !!!!
Gary Keesler replied:
AWESOME!!! Thank you Constantine, your views & comments are highly valued... :-)
John Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in "Images That Excite You!"
Gary Keesler replied:
AWESOME!!! Thank you John, your views & comments are highly valued and thanks for featuring "4-8-8-4 Wheel Arrangement" on "Images That Excite You!" group.
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