"The Biggest Locomotive on Earth", the Union Pacific "Big Boy". Donated by the Union Pacific Railroad to the Steamtown Foundation. Built in November 1941 in Schenectady, New York by the American Locomotive Company. Retired in 1962 after 1 million miles of service. 133 feet long. Weight: 1.2 million pounds. 6000 horsepower. Burned 12 ton of coal per hour. Capable of speeds of up to 80 mph. Cost new: $265,174.00. Now on display at Steamtown U.S.A. North Walpole, New Hampshire - Bellows Falls, Vermont.
Collection of Matthew D. Cosgro
Image > Postcard > Printed > Chrome
Object ID 9304008709, Recorded 2024-10-20
Photographer: Unknown. Photographer not identified/noted on item.
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Postmark: Not postally used.
Location, depicts: Rockingham, Vermont
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