The Big Boy and the Northern locomotives are on their way to Utah for the 150th Anniversary of the driving of the golden spike.
The recently restored Big Boy locomotive is one impressive sight, to say the least.
Both locomotives have steam piston issues, with the Northern basically along for the ride at this point until the seals can get repacked at Ogden, Utah.
The SP70 diesel loco is along for the ride to furnish dynamic braking if needed. All power is supplied by steam for this trip.
These two locomotives are two of the best steam locos built anywhere in the world at any time. A pure testament to American Exceptionalism.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLsUofb8WNk"]Big Boy 4014 and 844 Doubleheader Steam Locomotives to Ogden - YouTube[/ame]
The recently restored Big Boy locomotive is one impressive sight, to say the least.
Both locomotives have steam piston issues, with the Northern basically along for the ride at this point until the seals can get repacked at Ogden, Utah.
The SP70 diesel loco is along for the ride to furnish dynamic braking if needed. All power is supplied by steam for this trip.
These two locomotives are two of the best steam locos built anywhere in the world at any time. A pure testament to American Exceptionalism.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLsUofb8WNk"]Big Boy 4014 and 844 Doubleheader Steam Locomotives to Ogden - YouTube[/ame]