Big Boy Revival

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I'm sure that its purely academic, but a Big Boy has less weight on a 
driving axle than the typical modern six-axle 4400 HP Diesel (or, for 
that matter, a modern, loaded covered hopper).   And rigid driver 
wheelbase can't be a problem, since the 844 has four 80" wheelsets, vs 
four 68" wheelsets on each Big Boy engine.

Pete Groom

On Feb 18, 2005, at 7:34 AM, nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org wrote:

This is an old story, but I wouldn't discount the movie still being in 
the works. The biggest downside to rebuilding a Big Boy is, once its 
restored and operational, where can you run it? From what i understand, 
most of the trackage on the UP now is not suitable for the Big Boy's 
size and weight. At least that was what I read on another newsgroup 
that was discussing it. Sure, it would be awesome to see one of those 
monsters running - shoot us steam-starved N&W fans would love to see 
ANY Steam running these days - but I don't believe its feasible at all.
 
Bob Welsh
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Subject: Re: Big Boy Revival

I do not think this is a current article. The movie was to be produced 
several years ago, and the funding feel through. Plus the article says 
$3 million? That's awfully high even if it is a Big Boy, but the 
caption says only a few parts need to be replaced? Full rebuilds of 
engines including the boilers are being done for $1 million.
 
Jason Greene
Dahlonega, GA
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Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 3:05 PM
Subject: Big Boy Revival


OK, this is not about N&W but I thought mailing list members would be 
interested.  A planned movie will feature Big Boy 4018, which will be 
restored for $ 3 million.  The story may be read at:  
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/technology_watch/1284316.html
 
Jerry Crosson


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